Single-vineyard Melon de Bourgogne from Bien Nacido vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. This is a super unusual grape to find in California and the old vines here make a wine reminiscent of the great Muscadet wines in the Loire Valley.
Atypical Zin, from 50-year-old vines; drier than most, and not jammy or booze-heavy. Well balanced, with notes of dark cherry and black pepper. Endless food-pairing possibilities.
Ryan Stirm is making incredible Rieslings, and other single vineyard wines, in California. This wine gets a light maceration for added structure and is so dry and tart!