TERROIR 
Coastview Vineyard is situated on a ridgetop at 2300 ft in the Gabilan Mountains, and is one of the most dramatically beautiful sites on the Central Coast. This is truly a fringe site, where thin soils of decomposed granite with veins of limestone are primarily planted to chardonnay, pinot noir, and syrah. Planted in 1999 and organically farmed, it produces wines with crunchy freshness and elegant structure.

TASTING
Dark purple. Black fruits, white pepper, and smoked meat are followed by hints game, savory spices, and violets. Light-medium bodied with fresh acidity and rich tannins.

TECH
Alcohol 12.2%
pH 3.65
100% whole cluster fermentation
Native fermentation started by a pied de cuve from the vineyard
Ten months élévage in 50% second-fill and 50% neutral French oak barrels
Two barrels • 45 cases produced
Unfined & unfiltered

PRESS
99 JD
97 WE