2024 Estate White

93

“The nose bursts with prominent aromatics, mostly fruit-based, such as lemon peel, green apple and ripe stone fruit. The palate is bold and textural, balanced by lively acidity from the Picpoul. Layers of stone fruit and tropical melon unfold across a full, rounded mouthfeel, while the Roussanne contributes added richness. Big, bodacious and unapologetically California in style, this is a bright, expressive white that makes no attempt to hide its generosity. This estate white is a changing blend each vintage, with this year's bottling composed of nearly equal parts Grenache Blanc and Picpoul, rounded out with a bit of Roussanne.”

92

“This refreshing version offers plenty of intensity, showing vibrant peach, mirabelle plum and lemongrass aromas and flavors. Mineral and salty elements provide a mouthwatering finish, with the core flavors lingering. Grenache Blanc, Picpoul and Roussanne. Drink now. 154 cases made. ”

92

“The 2024 White Blend is 46% Grenache Blanc, 43% Picpoul and 11% Roussanne. It resonates with intense tropicality, heady florals and piney overtones, almost tricking you into thinking it’s going to be an oily, opulent wine (as it has been in past vintages). But then a karate kick of malic, green-pineapple-like acidity hits the palate with laser-like precision. The 2024 is a wine of linearity and focus that leaves your mouth literally dripping. This really pushes the envelope of acidity, but it holds onto balance through the chalky finish. It's a wild ride, that's for sure.”

92

“The 2024 Estate White is round yet lifted on the nose, offering up aromas of white flower and peach pit, with a touch of iodine and herbal, alpine notes after some time in the glass. On the palate, it combines a dense texture with elastic tension and invigorating acidity, culminating in a fresh, saline-driven finish propelled by beaming citrus tones. It's a blend of 46% Grenache Blanc, 43% Picpoul and 11% Roussanne that matured for six months in neutral barrique.”

91

“Fruity aromas of apple and mango prove juicy on the nose of this wine from a vineyard located high above Ojai and the rest of Ventura County. There’s a sizzle of acidity to the palate, where delicate pear flesh and lychee flavors join a light paraffin note. This has the bones to age a while. Drink now–2034. Cellar Selection.”