La Jota W.S. Keyes Vineyard Chardonnay 2019 (750ml) Cinsaut

La Jota W.S. Keyes Vineyard Chardonnay 2019 (750ml) CinsautThe 2019 vintage brought us lots of winter rain, fairly frequent fog events in the spring, and a mild summer with just a few short heat spikes. Uneventful fall weather allowed for extended hang time, and our last fruit came off the vines November 1. The intent of this Chardonnay, grown on Howell Mountain, is to reflect a sense of place. Every effort is used to minimize the effects of winemaking and highlight the W. S. Keyes Vineyard, low oak and no

This Pinot Noir offers a balanced expression with notes of red berries

The vineyard was planted in 1982 by George Charles (Lee Martinelli Jr

they couldn't resist

And so it would seem quite the daunting task for the child of such a luminary to follow in the footsteps of such a giant

It's a beautifully layered red to drink over the coming 10-15 years

With the approach of harvest in late fall

with cassis

with caressing edges but a very focused feel

yet it goes on and on

Half of the grapes were fermented in old French oak barrels and then pressed to third fill 500L puncheons

It’s medium-bodied with fine

Both rich and structured