2024 Spring Custom Club Tasting Notes
Below are the tasting notes for the Custom Club allocation wines. Members are encouraged to log in to their account to modify the shipment and verify their payment and shipping information before allocations are charged.
All changes must be made by March 30th.
Winemaker's Selection
Anna's White
2022 Vintage | Anna's Estate Vineyard
Strikingly aromatic, this bold, dry wine opens with aromas of Bartlett pear, white flowers, and green apple. The inclusion of Roussane adds aromas of beeswax and biscuit crust. Adding Picpoul Blanc brings exotic elements of citrus blossom, thyme, and saline whiffs. The palate opens with yellow pear and fig sprinkled with candied ginger and popcorn. Overall, this wine boasts layers of complexity. Drink now through 2025.
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HMR Pinot Noir
2021 Vintage | HMR Estate Vineyard
The qualities of this noble grape are on full display with the fruit-driven aromas of black cherry, raspberry, and hibiscus. Along with these esters, we find earthy scents of wet stone, black truffle, and fine-grain leather, which will dominate as the wine ages. Lower grape tannins are expected from this thin-skinned grape, along with a medium body and moderate alcohol content. All of which leads to the captivatingly silky and elegant mouthfeel. Enjoy through 2033.
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Counoise
2021 Vintage | Anna's Estate Vineyard
This grape combines complex bouquet-forming aromatics of rose hips, terra cotta clay, and pencil shavings with the bright palate-pleasing pleasures of tart cherry, cloves, and wild strawberry. Complementing the aromatics is a remarkably drinkable wine with flavors of island spices, fennel, and fruit compote. This juicy and medium-bodied red will surely be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy through 2026.
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Anna's Red Signature
2020 Vintage | Anna's Estate Vineyard
Aromas of fresh roses, wild strawberries, and California chaparral are indicative of a Mourvedre-dominated blend. Syrah and Grenache lend their more familiar fruit-driven personalities of fig, black plum, and boysenberry. An overall supple, seamless, and silky mouthfeel is enlivened by the natural fruit acidity derived from the limestone substrata. This complex and complementing vintage offers near-term enjoyment in a rich, refined rendition that is the hallmark of the 2020 wines. Enjoy through 2030.
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Syrah
2021 Vintage | Anna's Estate Vineyard
The aromas of violet, hoisin, crushed rocks, and wild chaparral allude to quality syrah’s ability to contradict itself. The bright aromas are followed by rich and intense flavors of blackberries, cracked pepper, and chocolate-covered expresso beans. This delicious and full-bodied wine is an excellent example of varietal typicity and can stand up to food cooked over fire. Drink now through 2032.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
2020 Vintage | Viking Estate Vineyard
This Cabernet Sauvignon does not lack concentration or power, exuding flavors of plum, cherry, and single-origin chocolate with accents of graphite, exotic spices, and oak barrel spice. A taut and firm wine, the 2020 vintage shows off beautifully integrated tannins and a silky mouthfeel that allows for near-term enjoyment or the ability to rest in the cellar for years. Drink through 2033.
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Additional Wines
Picpoul Blanc
2022 Vintage | Anna's Estate Vineyard
The Picpoul Blanc was the last white to ripen throughout our organically certified estate vineyards. A perennial staff favorite here at the winery, the 2022 wows with extremely vibrant characteristic aromas of wet stones, sea breezes, lemon curd, and hints of tropical pineapple. The complimentary array of flavors, ranges from citrus fruit to white peach, finishing with an essence of freshly baked bread. Enjoy now through 2025.
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HMR Chardonnay
2022 Vintage | HMR Estate Vineyard
Varietal purity and sense of place are emphasized here with new world fruit meets old world-like structure. Beautifully aromatic and engaging, with bright and pure aromas of ocean breezes, citrus zest, and almond kernel. Melon and white flower scents follow, leading the way to an inviting taste. Upon the first sip, the richness of flavors is supported by superb natural fruit acidity from the underlying Limestone-rich bedrock. Drink through 2030.
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Zinfandel
2021 Vintage | Michael's Estate Vineyard
The 2021 vintage presents a balanced and food-friendly wine. With a vibrant ruby color that suggests boysenberry and cranberry, the fruit-filled palate exudes ripe black raspberry and hints of dense blueberry. Though this wine shows restrained alcohol and higher acidity, classic and perfumed Zinfandel is not lost. Open this bottle now for a bright and racy glass, or age through 2027 for further complexity.
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Mourvèdre Signature
2021 Vintage | Anna's Estate Vineyard
As you pour it into your glass, you’ll notice its deep ruby color and vibrant aromas of black raspberry, plum, and sandalwood. The flavors are equally complex, with notes of pomegranate, pancetta, and lavender blending seamlessly, all supported by smooth tannins. This wine is incredibly versatile and pairs well with a wide variety of foods. It’s also a great addition to any wine collection. Enjoy through 2030.
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Twenty-Three Twenty Signature
2021 Vintage | Adelaida Estate Vineyards
The wine has a rich aroma of ripe blackberry and black currant, with hints of violet and Douglas fir that burst from the glass. The wine’s flavors are a symphony of bold cherry compote, baking spices, and fine-grained oak, all of which enhance its full-bodied yet composed mouthfeel. Despite being a full-bodied wine, it retains a fresh and well-balanced taste, thanks to its bright acidity. Enjoy through 2034.
Technical Sheet available here.