Location: Mendocino County, CA
Alcohol: 13.6%

With such amazing natural acidity, a deeper and more brooding wine can still find balance. The year spent in large format Slovenien oak Botti added an additional layer to the mouthfeel by filling out the tannin profile while also maintaining the freshness. Amarena cherries, earth, pepper like spice, violets, graphite and fresh Santa Rosa plums are aromatic highlights. A full and lush front and mid palate are balanced by the firm and very fresh structure.

Grapes were fully foot trodden and all stems were included for added spice and structure. The must fermented naturally via native yeast and bacteria. At dryness, the wine was pressed to large Slovenien oak Botti where it evolved and integrated for a year. An additional year in bottle completed its aging.

Lost Hills Ranch sits on a lonely ridge in the Yorkville Highlands. Located near the southwest corner of Mendocino County. At 1500 feet of elevation, the soils are comprised of deep fractured sandstone with veins of schist. The vine roots work hard to push deep into the rock, and in turn, a powerful core can be found in the fruit grown here. Holistic and organic practices ensure a healthy site for now and for future generations to come.