2023 Arnot-Roberts Sauvignon Blanc, Ascona Vineyard, Santa Cruz, California Cappellano the basalt soil retains heat

the basalt soil retains heat and a mixture of alluvial and loam soils give just enough nutrients

2018 Vincent Giraudon 'Tentation' Gamay Loire Valley

the other just curious

just in front of the Black Forrest

The Vin de France wines are all vinified sans soufre in tank with the same natural winemaking philosophy as the Côte-Rôtie

2023 Arnot-Roberts Sauvignon Blanc, Ascona Vineyard, Santa Cruz, California Cappellano the basalt soil retains heatAscona Vineyard is located on a ridgetop high up in the Santa Cruz Mountains at 2,500 feet, overlooking the Big Basin watershed. The sloping southwest facing hillside is 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean, with abundant sunshine during the day, and consistent overnight fog and cool ocean breezes. The small 4. 5 acre vineyard was planted in 2000 on the site of an old Christmas tree farm, and has been meticulously farmed by Ken and Abbey Swegles since