Palate
Tropical flavors – pineapple, mango and papaya with a creamy, lush, rich palate. Notes of cinnamon, candied lime and vanilla créme brûlée create an appealing and lingering sensation.
Growing Conditions
This is the only East and West Valley in the California coast, hence a direct infusion of daily fog and moderate temperatures combine for an extremely long growing season. Sedimentary rock with small rhombohedron pieces of calcium carbonate and limestone. Vineyards face southwest at the top portion of a rolling bench in the Santa Maria Valley.
Aging
Aged 9 months in French oak barrels, 23% new, with a medium toast.
