2007 Cuvée Jeanne Marie, Williamson Doré Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley
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Production: 300 cases
Suggested Retail: $34
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Appellation: Santa Maria Valley
Varietals: 100% Syrah
Clone(s): Durrell(Shiraz)
Harvest: By hand early morning on October 10, 2007
Yields: 1 ton per acre
Crush: 100% destemmed into small open top
Innoculum: ADY-Rhone L2226
Fermentation: 14 days, with punch downs 2-3 times daily
Barrel Regime: Saury French oak barrels, 2/3 new, 1/3 second fill
Racking: Once April 2008, then again prior to bottling late June 2009
Bottling: June 22, 2009 without fining or filtration

89 Points-WIne Spectator, December 15, 2009
Notably earthy, intense and concentrated, with a potent mix of dried currant, graphite, pebble, sage and underbrush. Very tightly wound now, firm and vibrant, this needs decanting or cellar time. Best from 2010 through 2016.

Appellation: Santa Maria Valley
Varietals: 100% Syrah
Clone(s): Durrell
Harvest: By hand early morning on October 30, 2006
Yields: 2 ½ Tons per acre(3 ½ Tons per vine)
Crush: Whole berry destemmed, 5 day cold soak
Innoculum: ADY-Rockpile(VQ15)
Fermentation: In open top fermenters for 14 days, with punch downs 2 times daily
Barrel Regime: French oak from Tonnellerie Saury, 50% new. Aged for 15 months
Racking: Early Spring 2007, then early Spring 2008 before bottling
Bottling: March 3, 2008 without fining or filtration

Winemaker's Notes:
"Winemaker’s Notes: Aromas of camphor, smoked herbs, bacon fat and crème de cassis. Broad, rich, flavorful & deep." -Bill Wathen

Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
Varietals: 100% Syrah
Clone(s): 66% Clone 174, 34% Clone 877
Harvest: By hand on October 8 & 9, 2007
Yields: Between 1-2 tons per acre
Crush: Whole berry destemmed, open top fermenters
Innoculum: Rhone L2226 and rockpile selection after 4 day cold maceration
Fermentation: 14 days with punch downs 3 times daily
Barrel Regime: Hungarian oak tight grain puncheons(450l), 40% new
Racking: Once Spring 2008, then again prior to bottling March 2009
Bottling: March 13, 2009 without fining or filtration
Production: 250 cases

92 Points-Wine Spectator, December 15, 2009
Ultrarich and concentrated, with pure, ripe, structured blackberry, wild berry, pepper, cedar, tobacco leaf and spice. Full-bodied, gaining depth and richness and holding onto its tight focus. Drink now through 2017. 250 cases made.-JL

2007 Syrah Toasted Rope
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Production: 140 cases
Suggested Retail: $44

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Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
Varietals: 86% Syrah/ 14% Viognier
Clone(s): Estrella(Syrah) 86%/ R1(Viognier) 14%
Harvest: By hand early morning on October 26, 2007
Yields: Syrah 1 ton per acre/ Viognier 2 1/2 tons per acre
Crush: Whole berry destemmed together into a small, open top fermenter
Innoculum: Rhone L-2226 after a 5 day cold maceration
Fermentation: Co Fermented 14 days with punchdowns 3 times daily
Barrel Regime: French oak barrels, 1 & 2 years old for 14 months
Racking: March 2008 and then prior to bottling March 2009
Bottling: March 12, 2009

91 Points-Wine Spectator, December 15, 2009
Rich and full blown, intense and firmly concentrated, offering complex cola, dried berry, roasted meat, mineral, sage and cedary oak. Closed and in need of aeration, but with lots to offer. Best from 2010 through 2016. 140 cases made.-JL

2007 Grenache, Williamson Dore' Vineyard

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Production: 175 cases
Suggested Retail: $35

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2008 Rosé of Mourvedrè
"The Watermelon"
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Production: 125 cases
Suggested Retail: $25

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Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
Varietals: 100% Mourvedrè
Vineyard: Vogelzang and WIlliamson Doré
Harvest: By hand early morning on October 24, 2008
Yields: 2.25 tons per acre
Crush: Whole cluster crushed, then macerated 24 hours before light pressing
Innoculum: Bandol m83
Fermentation: In neutral french oak barrels for roundness
Barrel Regime: 4 months sur lies
Bottling: March 12, 2008 after filtration

Winemaker's Notes:
Aromas of Rose Petals, Santa Rosa Plum skin and Watermelon Rind. Followed by Raspberry, Watermelon and Pistachio Honey flavors. Pour yourself a slice of Watermelon.- Bill Wathen