The 2019 vintage will go down as a classic year in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Unsettled weather in the spring resulted in poor flowering, and lower yields in some blocks. The summer was warm, but not oppressive. The lack of extreme heat events was a welcome change. Harvest began in mid-September, finishing up in mid to late October. The wines are concentrated with a fine balance of structure and fruit intensity. Site expression seems amplified; low yields and moderate temperatures often lead to some of our most singular and terroir driven wines.

The wines are concentrated with a fine balance of structure and fruit intensity. Site expression seems amplified; low yields and moderate temperatures often lead to some of our most singular and terroir driven wines. The wines drink surprisingly well in their youth and have all the components for a long life ahead. The only downside to the year are yields; the wines will be sought after and rare.

"This is an incredibly elegant and superbly subtle spin on Chardonnay, beginning with soft aromas of apple blossom, crisp Asian pear and wet stone. The palate is bright with citrus, rounded with light pineapple flavors and focused on a pithy, stony texture that carries extremely long into the finish. Will age for days, but too delicious to skip the immediate experience." - Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast 97 points