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Fall: Vintage 2022 and the Heat Wave

October 3, 2022

This harvest has been fast, furious and hot! August kicked off a heat wave in Paso Robles that just wouldn’t quit. What does that mean for your wine? Each year, weather offers endless surprises that influence the product of the vintage.

Clay Pots make Great Grenache Blancs: appreciating the Art of Amphora

September 6, 2022

The rich history of amphorae is long-standing and paramount to our winemaking style. These clay vessels offer attractive traits for vinifying and aging wines differently than oak barrels, stainless or concrete tanks. We use amphorae to create an intricately refined Grenache Blanc, allowing the varietal characteristics to shine in their truest form.