2024: The New Normal?
Hot and dry sums up most of the growing season. The wines reflect this with weight, density, and heft.
Read MoreShari Avenius planted these vines in 1996. Old vines make wines that are more intellectual and contemplative. This wine demands one’s attention like classic jazz and opera. Sunnier and drier than usual, the grapes attained a high degree of ripeness making for some very concentrated wines.
Read MoreYouthful vines make youthful wines. These vines were planted in 2012. Still considered young, but maybe more adolescent at this stage. Lots of energy, fun, and a bit of rock and roll in this vintage. Lime zest aromas. Very perky, wound up. Quintessential exuberant Sauvignon. Best enjoyed outdoors.
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