Tasting Notes Concentrated spicenotes with Asian pear, kiwi and sweet citrus blossom aromas. Apple, pear and pie spice flavors evolve into minerality.Backed by fresh acidity, it is both textural and persistent in the mouth.

Technical Notes The vineyard was planted in 1986 and expanded in 1999. The original planting is located on a warm south slope of welldrainedJory clay at an average elevation of 400 feet. The more recent planting is on a steeper hillside of thinner, volcanicNekia soil running from 400-500 feet. Fermented and aged on the lees for 8 months in stainless steel.