Cooling afternoon winds and summer evening fog help create conditions that produce wines with classic acidity and structure, while displaying the lovely depth of flavor for which Carneros wines are renowned. The primary grape varieties on their estate are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with smaller plantings of Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Syrah. Most of the grapes are sold to prominent Sonoma and Napa County wineries. Pat and Joe hold back a very small portion of the best fruit from their property for their own label, which was established in 1996.

The wines are crafted by winemaker Julia Iantosca. Julia has a masterful touch of maintaining the varietal fruit flavors that are so prominent in this appellation. All of these wines express the estate vineyard from where they were grown, and are priced as exceptional values.

Photography by Adrian Hyman and Cathy Stancil.