Grapes are hand-harvested from select vineyards – a core of Russian River fruit with cut barrel selections from our Marine Layer designated wines, including Bohemian, Heintz, Gaps Crown, Hawk Hill, and Marine Layer Estate vineyards. The Russian River component is a beautiful property with Goldridge soils on gently rolling hills planted to Dijon clone vines in 1998. The south/east exposure provides excellent drainage and the benefit of the full morning sun to temper the cool climate.

Wild yeast primary fermentation occurred in a barrel (75% French oak) and stainless steel tank. Malolactic fermentation halted after 80% completion to retain acidity. The wine then aged for ten months in French oak barrels (30% new – Damy, Cavin, and Tremeaux) with monthly batonnage.