Nose
This 2019 vintage lively white offers vibrant aromas of melon, white peach, apricot, and honeycomb. Undertones of fresh pine needles, wet stones and botanicals come through with more air.
Palate
The palate is precise and penetrating as a rich mouthfeel gives way to the long lingering finish.
Growing Conditions
100% Estate – Adelaida District, Paso Robles.
Here, exceptional quality fruit is born from a thick layer of limestone-dominent terrain that stretches out in every direction down steep hillsides. With staggering temperature swings of up to 50 degrees that soar and drop daily, and a consistent and daily breeze from the Pacific Ocean, our low-yield fruit is stressed, tried, and tested.
Maidie Vineyard
Named for Jim’s paternal grandmother, Maidie Vineyard was planted in 2013 with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Sauvingon Blanc, and Zinfandel. A 2020 addition of acreage introduced Semillon. Anchored in the southwest corner of the estate, Maidie comprises 13 .66 acres characterized by steep slopes and limestone dominant soil riddled with natural fissures creating excellent drainage.
Bottling
July 16, 2019. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Winemaking
Foot stomped and cold soaked for 4 hours before being pressed to barrel for native ferment. Malolactic fermentation complete.
Aging
Aged for 15 months in 1 new oak barrique from the Allier forest in France.
