Recent vintages mark a return to grace for this historic property, where Winemaker Gianni Abate is bringing life back to the wines. This bottling begins with a tight citruspeel element on the nose as well as crushed sea shell. The texture is very rocky in a pleasant way, carrying fresh flavors of yuzu peel, jicama and Asian pear.

Earthy aromas of buttered pear, biscuit, and pistachio are mesmerizing. The mouthfeel is stunning: bright and crisp, with shining gems of golden apple, pineapple, and honeyed ginger as well as minerality that speaks to the terroir of the Chalone Bench of the Gavilan Mountains

Juicy, with a crunchy mix of apple pastry and dried apricot flavors that are backed by plush acidity. The open-textured finish is spicy and direct.