The NV Brut Le Mesnil is a terrific Champagne, offering lots of juicy citrus and stone fruits as well as more apple and brioche characteristics with time in the glass. Possessing a medium-bodied, fresh, lively style, with a distinct minerality on the pala...
It was an excellent growing season for us. This established vineyard is typically dry farmed. A mild spring with occasion soft rain late in the season gave the vines a bit more vigor than they expected as bud break set in the tail end of March. The wet wi...
Amador county is known for its hot dry climate but grower Ann Kraemer's spectacular Shake Ridge Ranch ranch is planted to vine at elevations 1650′ to 1800' feet above sea level. Just two small lots produce a coveted amount of Petite Sirah. Both clon...