2016 Tatomer ‘Kick-on Ranch’ Riesling, Santa Barbara, USAThis is a small vineyard located in western Los Alamos, close to the Vandenberg Air Force Base. The town of Los Alamos is wedged between the Santa Maria Valley and the Santa Ynez Valleys in Santa Barbara County. Frigid winds coming off of the cold Pacific Ocean waters flow though this vineyard daily; helping to keep it cool and dry. The owners allow me to do as much as the farming as I see fit, but I am lucky enough to have Jeff Frey doing most of the

naturally decided to continue with the small team of nine people that had been faithful to the Maison for many years

seeking to highlight the diverse soil profile and distinct microclimate

and residences

and mineral nuance to unfold gradually

The wine aged in neutral cask for 11 months

and superbly refreshing acidity

a trophy which has been awarded to them for nine consecutive years by the successive Ministers of Agriculture

Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel

Chavy-Chouet is one of the oldest families in Puligny-Montrachet

wet spring soils

Ancellotta 10%

The Blanc d'Argile is 100% Chardonnay