wines
2024 humble beginnings chardonnay
Our 2024 Humble Beginnings Chardonnay, harvested on September 3, 2024, is a radiant expression of the Russian River Valley’s cool-climate elegance, crafted to complement our 2024 Pinot Noir. Whole cluster pressed and cold fermented with 90% stainless steel to preserve its crispness and 10% neutral oak to impart a whisper of sophistication, it unveils a captivating bouquet of kaffir lime, lime zest, lemon, mandarin orange, orange blossom, and lemon curd. The palate dazzles with vibrant acidity, delivering lively lemon, lime, honeysuckle, and orange blossom flavors, finished with a refined kiss of oak and toastiness. This crisp, citrus-driven Chardonnay’s subtle nuance perfectly complements the Pinot Noir’s silky, red-fruited elegance, together showcasing the brilliance of the 2024 vintage.
2024 humble beginnings pinot noir
Angelina, destemmed our 2024 Pinot Noir grapes directly into an open-top tank and fermented for 12 days on skins and seeds, allowing for optimal extraction of color, flavor, and producing silky tannins. After pressing, secondary fermentation was finished in neutral French oak to enhance its structure without overpowering its delicate nuances. This 2024 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a vibrant and expressive wine that captivates from the first sip. On the nose, it offers an enticing bouquet of red cherry, raspberry, plum, and cranberry, interwoven with hints of baking spices, blackberry, boysenberry, pomegranate, and cocoa. On the palate, the wine shines with beautiful, vibrant acidity and a harmonious balance of cherry, plum, cranberry, and raspberry flavors. Its silky tannins provide a refined texture, culminating in a finish kissed with subtle spicy notes that linger elegantly.