Gamay

The grapes come entirely from Martian Ranch Vineyard in the Alisos Canyon AVA. The vineyard lies in the hills of the San Antonio Creek Valley, with warm days, cooling coastal fog and limestone-rich, weathered sandstone soils from the Paso and Sisquoc formations. The grapes were harvested on 4 September at around 22 Brix. Fermentation took place with 100 per cent whole clusters, initially with some carbonic maceration, followed by more extractive skin maceration. After 17 days on the skins, the wine matured in neutral French oak barrels and was bottled unfined and unfiltered. Expect red fruit, freshness and a spicy, structured style.