Planted in 1972 by Pierre Lafond, this wine has a special place in my history. It was the first Riesling site I worked with at Santa Barbara Winery in the mid 90's. The vines are planted just above the Santa Ynez Riverbank on sandy loam, and silt soils. This wine offers intense floral aromas and a combination of wet rock, stone fruit, and citrus flavors. In the past few years, this extreme site has offered just under one ton per acre.
Green-tinged gold. Vibrant citrus pith and green apple scents, with deeper herb and sweet butter qualities sneaking in late. Chewy, sharply focused and refreshingly bitter, offering fresh lemon and pear skin flavors and a hint of tarragon.