Utopia 2017 Estate 777 clone Pinot Noir offers a vibrant and attractive array of savory red and black fruit with lightly earthy and spicy oak nuances. Supple and elegantly complex showing an incredible density and concentration. Firmly structured with ripe tannins and good acidity finishing long with an earthy spiciness. Spectacular!  This was aged for 11 months in 40% new Burgundian oak barrels; 60% previously-filled Burgundian oak barrels

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With bold fruit sourced from our Estate Vineyard, the 2016 vintage is a classic New World Chardonnay. A rich, creamy style with big ripe fruit that ranges from bracing citrus to succulent pineapple and hints of toasted vanilla (thanks to the light, but focused influence of French oak). The acidity is bright and engaging rounding out the creamy textures while highlighting the fruit.

Chardonnay Clones:Dijon 76, 95, 96, Harvest Date:September 20, 2016, Bottled:September 13, 2017Fermentation Notes:100% whole cluster pressed, Alcohol:13.0%, Aging:11months in 20% new French oak barrels;40% neutral French oak barrels; 40% Stainless

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The 2018 Pinot Noir Blanc “Bliss” is cooly refreshing with aromas of peach, pear and primrose which carry through on the palate along with creamy melon and citrus flavors. Produced from a block of Pommard on our Estate Vineyard it is creamy with bright acidity and polished tannins. It is the perfect summer wine and will pair nicely with lighter dishes such as grilled shrimp, chicken or fish.

Pinot Noir Clones: Pommard. Harvest Date:September 10, 2018, Date Bottled: October 1, 2019, Fermentation Notes:100% whole cluster pressed, Aging:11months in 10% new Burgundian oak barrels;60% previously-filled Burgundian oak barrels; 30% Stainless Steel Drums, AVA: Ribbon Ridge

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This beautiful, delicate but powerful 2017 Chardonnay Estate Vineyard exhibits notes of pineapple, banana, citrus and white peach. Medium bodied with good acidity and freshness and the light but focused application of new French oak pushed to the background. Age and enjoy over the next 5-6 years.

Chardonnay Clones:Dijon 76, 95, 96, Harvest Date:September 25, 2017, Date Bottled:September 12, 2018, Fermentation Notes:100% whole cluster pressed,  Aging: 11months in 20% new French oak barrels;40% neutral French oak barrels; 40% Stainless

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The 2016 Estate Pinot Noir completes the hat trick as the third in a row of outstanding vintages and is characterized by the early start and leisurely finish to the vintage resulting in lots of hang time and balanced fruit. Small berries led to ripe flavors in the cellar with more aromatics than the previous two vintages and more elegant tannins this could be the vintage of the decade. Beautiful!

Pinot Noir Clones: Wadenswil, Pommard4 and 5, Dijon 115, 777, 667, Swan, Calera, Arcus 2 and 3, Shea Wadenswil, Harvest Date:September 9-10, 2016, Date Bottled: September 12, 2017, Fermentation Notes: 80% de-stemmed fruit and 20% whole cluster, Aging: 11months in 40% new Burgundian oak barrels; 60% previously-filled Burgundian oak barrels

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