2022 Chenin Blanc - Chen Vineyard, Adelaida District Retail: $45 Wine Club $36

The nose has a certain richness, displaying ripe pear and lychee, perhaps some pineapple; there is a tickle of garden herbs, as always, the ever-present limestone minerality underlies all. The palate shows a delicate pineapple core and soft lemon pith with hints of grassiness, and the richness of the nose shows a glycerin texture on the palate. Classic.

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2023 Old oak grenache

old oak vineyard | willow creek district

Vineyard: Sourced from a small block just over an acre within the certified organic Old oak vineyard in the heart of the willow creek district. the vineyard achieved its organic certification at the end of 2022 thanks to our very own jordan collins.

Winemaking: aged for 11 months in neutral french oak barrels, the grenache blanc went through full malolactic fermentation, creating a balanced mouthfeel while preserving its vibrant acidity.

tasting notes: a livey expression of green fruit and citris aromas. expect refreshing bursts of lemon zest, acccompanied by a zippy, bright acidity that provides a structured and lasting finish. perfect for pairing with fresh seafood, salads and light fare.

farming: DRY-FARMED, HEAD TRAINED AND certified organic as of 2022.

2023 Oveja

Old Oak Vineyard | willow creek district

varietals: 48% PICPOUL BLANC, 37% GRENACHE BLANC, 15% VERMENTINO

Vineyard: THIS IS THE INAUGURAL VINTAGE OF OVEJA CREAFTED WITH VERMENTINO, A VARIETAL INTENTIONALLY PLANTED BY JORDAN COLLINS IN 2020 FOR THIS UNIQUE WHITE BLEND. VERMENTINO WAS SELECTED FOR ITS BRIGHT ACIDITY, WHICH ENHANCES THE WINES OVERALL PROFILE.

Winemaking: FERMENTED FOR 11 MONTHS IN 100% CONCRETE VESSELS, FOLLOWED BY FULL MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION. THE USE OF CONCRETE ALLOWED FOR A SLOW, CONTROLLED MATURATION, PRESERVING THE WINES FRESH, MINERAL DRIVEN CHARACTERISTICS.

tasting notes: DELICATE NOSE OF WHITE PEACH, LIMESTONE, AND A TOUCH OF THYME CREATE A LAYERED AND REFRESHING PALATE. THE BRIGHT ACIDITY FROM THE VERMENTINO PROVIDE STRUCTURE AND A EXCELLENT COMPANION FOR MEDITERRANEAN DISHES, SEAFOOD, AND HERBED POULTY.