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2008 was another interesting growing season in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Early abundant rainfall was followed by months of dry weather and unpredictable temperatures. The vines remained healthy throughout the changing weather conditions with lighter than “normal” yields. Consequently the fruit displays intense flavors, a hallmark of the Highlands.

he grapes were completely de-stemmed after hand sorting. Native yeasts began the whole-berry fermentation in open top tanks. Manual punch-downs maintained supple texture and soft tannins. The wine was transferred to a combination of medium and medium-plus toast Burgundy barrels, 50% new, for malo-lactic fermentation and 11 months of aging. The final cuvee is a 50-50 blend of Dijon clone 115 and the Pisoni clone.