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The grapes were picked by hand. At the winery the grapes were given 24 hours o... The grapes were picked by hand. At the winery the grapes were given 24 hours of whole cluster maceration to extract tannins, aroma, and flavor compounds in the skins, followed by pressing the grapes. No sulfur was added to allow the juice to oxidize.... more

Sourced from Bien Nacido Vineyard’s X and Z blocks (Santa Maria Valley Ava).... Sourced from Bien Nacido Vineyard’s X and Z blocks (Santa Maria Valley Ava). Z block was first introduced to Sashi by Adam Tolmach of Ojai Vineyard and was planted in 1992 over limestone soils with a southwest-facing exposition. X block was planted... more

Pale straw color with aromas of white flowers, star fruit, guava and apricot. ... Pale straw color with aromas of white flowers, star fruit, guava and apricot. Minerality with lemon curd and zest on the finish. Baked apple, stone fruit and wet-stone aromas show on the nose of this bottling. There’s a clean, earthy grip to the... more

This wine expresses aromas of honeysuckle, citrus blossom and green tea. The p... This wine expresses aromas of honeysuckle, citrus blossom and green tea. The palate further expresses these citrus notes with lemon tart characters, accentuated by a bright and lively acidity. Blend: 95% Riesling, 5% Gewürztraminer more

This wine is the liquid version of a walk through a Carneros vineyard in Sprin... This wine is the liquid version of a walk through a Carneros vineyard in Spring. Bursting with aromas of white flowers, fresh peach and tangy apple notes. With time in the glass, the nose opens to beeswax, lavender and honey. The tangy complex palate... more

This is a hidden gem in the portfolio. Chateau Montelena’s take on Riesling ... This is a hidden gem in the portfolio. Chateau Montelena’s take on Riesling certainly rewards some bottle age and culinary experimentation, and many are amazed at how easy it is to finish the bottle. The wine offers only a hint of sweetness, and... more

Ried Gaisberg delivers wines with bright light golden color and very clear, re... Ried Gaisberg delivers wines with bright light golden color and very clear, refined aromatics on the complex and exciting nose. Highly fine, fresh and elegant on the palate, which is as balanced as it is dense and tensioned. Salivating with stony and... more

Honey, guava, lemon zest and apricot. Palate reminiscent of a juicy nectarine,... Honey, guava, lemon zest and apricot. Palate reminiscent of a juicy nectarine, burstingwith succulent fruit and lively acidity. Mouthwatering. Unadorned by oak, thiswine shines with freshness and focus, depth and balance. The 2016 Chardonnay Old Guard... more

This California Riesling is an ideal confluence of luscious fruit, persistent ... This California Riesling is an ideal confluence of luscious fruit, persistent acidity, and river stone minerality. It opens with aromatics of honeysuckle, apricots, and even the distinctive Riesling marker of petrol. The palate is loaded with both... more

Luscious, ripe fruit aromas of dried peach and candied orange slices follow th... Luscious, ripe fruit aromas of dried peach and candied orange slices follow through on the palate with undertones of sweet flowers, honey and a hint of petrol. Accentuated by uplifting acidity, these dense, ripe fruit flavors beautifully balance the... more

This Riesling is dry – with 0.0 grams of residual sugar – which gives cent... This Riesling is dry – with 0.0 grams of residual sugar – which gives center stage to the pleasures of its unique minerality and evocative floral and stone fruit aromatics. This wine is alive and humming with vibrant acidity and deeply perfumed in... more

Pale gold and bright clarity, extremely aromatic floral notes of jasmine and r... Pale gold and bright clarity, extremely aromatic floral notes of jasmine and rose, mixed with hints of grapefruit, finishing up with stone fruit, pear, and chalky minerals. Complex palate, featuring stonefruit—apricot and peach—as well as... more

Intensely aromatic, this wine shows typical ripe Riesling characteristics, inc... Intensely aromatic, this wine shows typical ripe Riesling characteristics, including honey, apricot, and white flowers. Tangerine, jasmine, and coriander seed appear in the nose, as the palate turns to tropical flavors evocative of guava and pineapple.... more

56% Chenin Blanc, 44% Riesling 56% Chenin Blanc, 44% Riesling more

This Riesling opens with a generous burst of enticing scents. Tropical fruit a... This Riesling opens with a generous burst of enticing scents. Tropical fruit and citrus notes combine with hints of rose, honeysuckle blossom and green tea. This wine is light-bodied, offering a bright acidity and flavors of tropical citrus with spiced... more

Calcite is the predominant parent material of the soils found in the Cienega V... Calcite is the predominant parent material of the soils found in the Cienega Valley Ava; an ancient limestone rock that weathers into an alkaline soil suitable for wine grapes of intense flavor, acidity, and sense of place. A true rarity in California.... more

This White Light is another fun, easy drinking, summery, light, and affordable... This White Light is another fun, easy drinking, summery, light, and affordable wine. Folk Machine's goals have stayed the same, bottle something fresh with acid and some mineral and retain that sort of salty, briny character that the Tocai Friulano... more

Union Sacre Dry Riesling offers notes of pear, granny smith apple, citrus, and... Union Sacre Dry Riesling offers notes of pear, granny smith apple, citrus, and lilies. Zesty aromas of honeydew, cantaloupe, peach and pear draw the nose into this bottling, which also offers a chalky minerality. The palate’s texture is compelling... more

This Riesling is an ideal confluence of luscious fruit, persistent acidity, an... This Riesling is an ideal confluence of luscious fruit, persistent acidity, and river stone minerality. It opens with aromatics of honeysuckle, apricots, and even the distinctive Riesling marker of petrol. The palate is loaded with both white peaches... more

Maddalena Riesling reveals aromas of apricot, honey, and wildflowers. This ele... Maddalena Riesling reveals aromas of apricot, honey, and wildflowers. This elegant wine balances natural acidity and sweetness. In creating Maddalena Riesling, the alcoholic fermentation is stopped before the yeast has converted all of the natural... more