Peake Ranch Chardonnay Sierra Madre Vineyard Santa Maria Valley 2016Varietal: Chardonnay Sierra Madre Vineyard is situated on a sandy, south facing slope, and produces a wine that is concentrated, decadent and complex. Caramel, sea salt and nutmeg aromatics are balanced by ripe stone fruits, granny smith apples and honeydew. The wines flamboyant attributes of richness and lusciousness are balanced by an acidic tension culminating with a long, velvety textured finish. 95 points Jeb Dunnuck: From a site in the Santa

Elements of this blend were co-fermented while others were picked and processed separately with partial whole cluster fermentation

Varietal: 96

the 2016 is a stunningly beautiful

orange peel

while excellent early integration offers accessibility

The Pessimist is a blend of Syrah

precise and fresh

lots of bright cherry along with bramble-berries

They are hand-harvested and the bunches destemmed

The winery continues to receive accolades and awards for producing exceptional world-class wines

Biodynamic farming practices

Clone 8 on 110R rootstock