Alta Mesa Vineyard is situated on decomposed granite, gneiss, schist, basalt and clay loam at 3200' elevation. Superb clonal selection, tight spacing, huge day/night temperature differentials and meticulous vineyard work produce grapes that yield vibrant, complex and compelling wines. Larner Vineyard in westernmost Ballard Canyon is influenced by coastal breezes and evening fog, making it one of the coolest sites in the Santa Ynez Valley. Peerless farming and excellent soils at this great site produce truly amazing fruit. Los Alamos' Thompson's Vineyards is 37 acres of steep, south facing hillside vineyards, which when combined with low tonnage yields amazingly concentrated, ripe fruit year after year.

The components of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre were fermented in small open top bins, with 40% whole clusters included. The wine spent 20-25 days on the skins with a combination of pump-overs and punch downs. Aged 15 months in 500 liter puncheons, bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Hibiscus, kirsch, wet slate, chocolate, fresh herbs, raspberry, mint, tobacco leaf/cigar box, cured meats, smoked paprika, graphite, candied plum. Expansive, weighty, lush, structured. Long, powerful finish of dried red fruits and herbs.

50% whole cluster fermented in small, open top bins, followed by 20-25 days on skins with pump-overs during cold soak and punch downs during fermentation. Aged 20 months in 500, 265 and 228 liter barrels.

Blackberry, black currant, cedar, red flowers, warm chocolate cake, brown spices, pencil lead, orange, cinnamon stick, blood orange, clove, black plum, Chinese black tea, cranberry, candy mint, mulberry. Luxurious, warm, rich, layered, complex, seemless.

Terra Bella and Luna Matta Vineyards lie in the Adelaida region of Paso Robles. Blessed with the region’s famous limestone soils and excellent climate, the vineyards produce exceptional Syrah and Grenache. Shadow Canyon Vineyards is located in the tiny York Mountain AVA in Templeton, 8 miles from the coast. The cool sea influence, careful clone and root-stock selection combine with minimal yields to produce, complex and concentrated Syrahs.

The components of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre were fermented in small open top bins with 20% whole clusters included. The wine spent 20-25 days on the skins with a combination of pump-overs and punch downs. Aged 15 months in a combination of 500 liter barrels and 228 liter barriques, bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Blueberry, sweet milk chocolate, hint of tobacco leaf, rose petal, olive tapenade, fresh herbs, Tellicherry black pepper, mocha, cured meat, cocoa powder, cardamom, cola, grilled meat, raspberry puree, creosote, soy sauce, violets, fresh mint, white pepper, hoisin. Lush, integrated, savory, powerful, balanced, pure, great texture, long finish with French Roast and toffee notes.

40% whole cluster fermented in small, open top bins, followed by 30-35 days on skins with pump -overs during cold soak and punch downs during fermentation. Aged 22 months in 265 and 228 liter barriques.

Violets, lavender, milk chocolate, ground minerals, black licorice, raw beef, orange peel, pencil lead/graphite, paprika, tamarind, clove, dark chocolate, tea, cola nut. Long finish, fine tannins, expressive, long finish.

The components of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre were fermented in small open top bins with 10% whole clusters included. The wine spent 30-35 days on the skins with a combination of pump-overs and punch downs. Aged 18 months in a combination of 500 liter barrels and 228 liter barriques, bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Blackberry, Mulberry, wood smoke, raspberry puree, fresh coffee grounds, Dried herbs, iron/volcanic rock, sweet black pepper, Arceola cherry, damp soil, brown spices, super dark chocolate. Ripe, round, dense, firm tannins, big structure, hidden layers waiting to come out.