Location: Kristy's Vineyard is within the western bench over the Salinas River on an alluvial fan of broken siliceous/calcareous sediments. This is a special site, the vineyard reaches full phenological ripeness at low potential alcohol and bright natural acidity due to abundant California sunshine, cold desert nights, and near-constant coastal breezes off of Monterey Bay.

Winemaking: Picked with low sugars and vigorous natural acidity. Two-thirds were whole cluster pressed and the remaining one-third was crushed with two days of skin contact. Cold fermented in stainless steel to preserve minerality, aromatics, and freshness. Secondary fermentation is arrested. Aged on lees for four months. Sterile filtered.

Tasting Notes: Aromas of white nectarine and honeysuckle abound. Bright acidity leads on the palate framed by a redolence of underripe pineapple and stone fruit, which persist and blend with wet river rock on the finish.