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• NV Brion Wise Cuvée Ronda Blanc de Blancs ~ Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru

  Côte des Blancs and Sézannais Champagne, France

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  We partnered with this 4th generation Champagne family lead by Bertrand Waris to make this lively Cuvée. Much like we do in California, the vines are hand tended and hand harvested. Organic inputs and low intervention farming are practiced in the vineyard. True artisan winemakers producing wines with meticulous care both in the vineyard and the winery. WINEMAKER’S NOTES: The color is a beautiful pale lemon yellow. In the nose aromas of lime, lemon, passion fruit, golden apple and crushed rock. Fine and regular bubbles give way to a kiss of vanilla, a hint of warm bread, further delicate citrus notes, ending fresh with a touch of chalky texture. Best Now-2028. SPECIFICATIONS: Grapes: 100% Chardonnay Appellation: Côte des Blancs and Sézannais Champagne, France Vineyards: Waris et Filles, Avize, France Winemaker: Bertrand Waris Best From: Now-2028 Maturation: Méthode champenoise, disgorged August 2022 Dosage: 5 G/L – Extra Brut Alc/Vol: 12.5% Production: 150 cases

  Suggested Retail Price: $85
• 2021 Elswick Vineyard Pinot Noir

  Anderson Valley

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  Our debut vintage! Elswick Vineyard is in the cool, deep-end of the Anderson Valley, which is a cooler climate site, producing subdued wines that are simultaneously elegant and stealthily structured. Encompassing fruit from all three sections of the vineyard at different altitudes (Summit, Rise, Grove). The Grove section being just above the Navarro river with river cobble soils, the Rise, a sun-drenched gently sloped mid-section, and the Summit, the steepest section at top surrounded by redwoods. TASTING NOTES: Cool darker fruits of black cherry and brambly blackberry permeate the nose. The fruit is accented by touches of sassafras, white pepper, oyster mushroom and black tea. Further nuances of sea air and wet river cobble provide a distinct minerality. Supple and round in the mouth with fine-grained texture. Bright, uplifting finish. Drink Now-2028. 10 barrels produced. SPECIFICATIONS: Appellation: Anderson Valley, Mendocino County Vineyards: Elswick Vineyard (Formerly known as Black Kite) Clones: Pommard and Dijon (like the mustard, but not) 114 & 115 Soils: Gravelly Loam, with some quarter/half dollar size river cobble. Winemaker: Massimo Monticelli Best From: 2024-2031 Maturation: Aged in 35% new French Oak for 18 months Alc/Vol: 14.1% Production: 259 cases

  Suggested Retail Price: $75
• 2021 Nobles Vineyard Old Vine Pinot Noir

  Fort Ross-Seaview

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  Coastal Pinot Noir from a remote, stunning vineyard owned by the Nobles Family. Located near the historic Fort Ross, an early Russian coastal settlement dating from 1812, the vineyard lies on the interior of the second ridge from the Pacific Ocean. Marine sedimentary soils. WINEMAKER’S NOTES: Classic Old-Vine marked by purity, nuance and structure. Delicate red fruits are supported with sassafras, chanterelle mushroom, cedar, and sandalwood incense notes. Further earth tones of cedar and forest floor. Full and round in the mouth with caressing tannins and a pronounced structure. Has a youthful grip now. Best 2024-2032 SPECIFICATIONS: Appellation: Fort Ross – Seaview, Sonoma County Vineyards: Nobles Vineyard- old vine selection Winemaker: Massimo Monticelli Best From: 2021-2028 Maturation: Aged in 55% new French Oak for 18 months Alc/Vol: 14.1% Production: 245 cases

  Suggested Retail Price: $110
• 2021 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

  Willamette Valley

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  From two vineyards: Bramble Hill (Ribbon Ridge AVA) and Bieze (Eola-Amity Hills AVA). The Bramble Hill Vineyard fruit comprises 70% of the blend. Bramble Hill is marine sediment soils with Pommard and 115 clones, providing the beautiful fruit and structure. The Bieze brings roundness and a touch of spice. WINEMAKER’S NOTES: More red fruits than in some past years: cranberry, sweet cherry and raspberry. Underlying notes of white pepper, cinnamon and toasted oak. The integrated oak tones provide further depth and texture. Fresh with soft mouth-coating structure in the finish. Drink 2024-2034. 11 barrels produced. SPECIFICATIONS: Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir, Pommard, 115 and 2AA clones. Appellation: Ribbon Ridge, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon Vineyards: Bramble Hill and Bieze Winemaker: Drew Voit Best From: 2024-2033 Maturation: Aged in 40% new French Oak for 18 months Alc/Vol: 14.1% Production: 291 cases

  Suggested Retail Price: $65