Tasting note

This is a stylish, nicely pulled back style that seems to clearly benefit from the particularly gravelly soil and relatively cool, windy climate of the Arroyo Seco AVA. Fruit is fresh and sharp especially for a 2010, while acids are crisp (only partial malolactic) and the palate is distinctly dry; wood is a minor influence. All in all, this is a food friendly, lively wine with lots of appeal and good to very good length. Score - 88. (John Szabo, M.S., winealign.com, April 17, 2013)

The aromas of apricot, peaches and tropical fruit are highlighted with hints of licorice and baked apple. This full wine has a crisp acid backbone and light minerality that is reflective of its Arroyo Seco appellation. A soft, creamy mouthfeel with nice flavors of cantaloupe, Mandarin orange and vanilla creates a delightful harmony of flvours