Chardonnay from our estate is all about taut minerality. The lean, sandy soils of Presqu’ile make for Chardonnay that is crystalline and finely etched, with clean lines. Perhaps the ultimate expression of this character is our Blanc de Blancs. Picked early, when the balance between bright acid and complex flavors begins to reach its apex, this is Presqu’ile Chardonnay in surround sound. Hand riddled, hand disgorged, hand bottled and hand labeled.

Chardonnay from our estate is all about taut minerality. The lean, sandy soils of Presqu’ile make for Chardonnay that is crystalline and finely etched, with clean lines. Perhaps the ultimate expression of this character is our Blanc de Blancs. Picked early, when the balance between bright acid and complex flavors begins to reach its apex, this is Presqu’ile Chardonnay in surround sound. Hand riddled, hand disgorged, hand bottled and hand labeled.

Bringing together the best of both worlds, our Brut Cuvée showcases the complementary nature of our Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Marrying the crisp, mineral, oceanic nuances of our Chardonnay to the floral, red-fruited beauty of our Pinot Noir, this speaks to the character of Presqu’ile in a way we have not seen previously.

Bringing together the best of both worlds, our Brut Cuvée showcases the complementary nature of our Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Marrying the crisp, mineral, oceanic nuances of our Chardonnay to the floral, red-fruited beauty of our Pinot Noir, this speaks to the character of Presqu’ile in a way we have not seen previously.

The wine completed native yeast fermentation and native malo-lactic conversion in barrel, with lees stirring two to three times each week. The Chardonnay’s seamless integration, weight and round mouthfeel are products of its barrel fermentation and the stirring of the lees. This wine presents complex aromas of melon, pineapple and green apple. On the palate, subtle spice is complemented by a pleasing freshness.

The wine’s white peach, ripe apricot, caramel and lime notes make this Chardonnay very difficult for us to put down.

Our 2015 Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay displays the complexity and poise we have come to expect from the deep, sandy soils of western Santa Maria Valley. We employ traditional, natural techniques - native yeast fermentation, native malolactic conversion and sur lie aging. Practices which elevate and enhance the distinctive character of this region, accenting its fine balance between richness and vivacity.

The 2014 Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley) is bright and nicely focused throughout. Lemon peel, white flowers and almond are front and center. This is a soft, open-knit, gracious style, especially for Santa Maria, where the Chardonnays are often a bit more pointed.

Our 2013 Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay displays the complexity and poise we have come to expect from the deep, sandy soils of western Santa Maria Valley. We employ traditional, natural techniques- native yeast fermentation, native malolactic conversion, sur lie aging, and light lees stirring- to elevate and enhance the distinctive character of this region, accenting its fine balance between richness and vivacity.

This begins with round, lush scents of honey butter on hot toast and roasted almond. The initial flavors are light and fresh, with peach and slight guava. That tropicality emerges even more throughout the long, lingering finish

As our site has gained maturity, the distinctive character of our Chardonnay has become apparent, and beginning with the 2013 vintage we felt it was time to broadcast this singular voice. The sandy soils of our Estate result in a taut, mineral-laced expression of Chardonnay, an old-world sense of balance and tension allied to an aromatic and textural profile that is unmistakably Presqu’ile. Though radiant now, ultimately, this is one for the cellar.

As our site has gained maturity, the distinctive character of our Chardonnay has become apparent, and beginning with the 2013 vintage we felt it was time to broadcast this singular voice. The sandy soils of our Estate result in a taut, mineral-laced expression of Chardonnay, an old-world sense of balance and tension allied to an aromatic and textural profile that is unmistakably Presqu’ile. Though radiant now, ultimately, this is one for the cellar.

This light straw colored wine has aromas of green apple, apple blossom, peach blossom, flinty minerality and hints of dried lemon peel. On the palate, a medium-light body and bright acidity frame flavors of apple, pear, cantaloupe, meyer lemon and again a flinty minerality

This light straw colored wine has aromas of green apple, apple blossom, peach blossom, flinty minerality and hints of dried lemon peel. On the palate, a medium-light body and bright acidity frame flavors of apple, pear, cantaloupe, meyer lemon and again a flinty minerality

This light straw colored wine has aromas of green apple, apple blossom, peach blossom, flinty minerality and hints of dried lemon peel. On the palate, a medium-light body and bright acidity frame flavors of apple, pear, cantaloupe, meyer lemon and again a flinty minerality

This light straw colored wine has aromas of green apple, apple blossom, peach blossom, flinty minerality and hints of dried lemon peel. On the palate, a medium-light body and bright acidity frame flavors of apple, pear, cantaloupe, meyer lemon and again a flinty minerality

This light straw colored wine has aromas of green apple, apple blossom, peach blossom, flinty minerality and hints of dried lemon peel. On the palate, a medium-light body and bright acidity frame flavors of apple, pear, cantaloupe, meyer lemon and again a flinty minerality

Light, bright gold. Perfumed, mineral-accented scents of fresh pear, citrus fruits, iodine and smoky minerals. Dry and taut on entry, then fleshier in the mid-palate, offering powerful orchard fruit flavors with suggestions of honeysuckle and chamomile. Closes with very good energy and cut, leaving a bitter lemon pith note behind

Our 2011 Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay displays excellent balance, weight and integration due to extended barrel aging and lees stirring. As always, native yeasts complete fermentation, which adds complexity on the palate and nose. Barrel aging was completed in predominately neutral french oak.

Bien Nacido is one of Santa Maria’s most legendary sites. Despite its close proximity to Presqu’ile, it makes vastly different wines from our Estate, and we were compelled to explore these differences by crafting our own expression of Bien Nacido. The vineyard’s rocky soils make for a dense, sappy, structured rendition of Pinot Noir, one whose exotic notes of Seville orange and 5-spice are singular within our lineup.

Bien Nacido is one of Santa Maria’s most legendary sites. Despite its close proximity to Presqu’ile, it makes vastly different wines from our Estate, and we were compelled to explore these differences by crafting our own expression of Bien Nacido. The vineyard’s rocky soils make for a dense, sappy, structured rendition of Pinot Noir, one whose exotic notes of Seville orange and 5-spice are singular within our lineup.

It is this spice-driven character that we prize so deeply, and which made us fall in love with this region.

Vivid red. Energetic red berry, rose and Asian spice aromas are deepened by notes of cola and licorice. Taut and linear on entry, then fleshier and broader in the mid-palate, offering sappy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors and a touch of mocha. Shows impressive energy and thrust, finishing on a note of tangy berry skin, with lingering spiciness and just a hint of dusty tannins

Earth and spice dominate the nose of this deep red wine. To be precise, we detect five-spice, sandalwood, cherry, black raspberry, rose petal and hints of dried orange peel. Silky but mouth coating tannins and good acidity frame flavors of fresh red cherry, spice and everything nice, wrapped up by a persistent finish.

This bottling, selected from top lots grown on the estate’s sandy soils, is laced with spice coriander and white pepper tones that perk up its smooth dark-cherry richness. Drink it with a country pâté

Vibrant ruby-red. Heady, exotically perfumed red berry aromas are complicated by suggestions of potpourri, Asian spices and succulent herbs. Sappy, focused and seamless onthe palate,offering concentrated, spice-laced redcurrant and raspberry flavors and a refreshing jolt of blood orange. Finishes silky, sweet and very long, with lingering red fruit and floral notes and dusty tannins sneaking in late.

Earth and spice dominate the nose of this deep red wine. To be precise, we detect five-spice, sandalwood, cherry, black raspberry, rose petal and hints of dried orange peel. Silky but mouth coating tannins and good acidity frame flavors of fresh red cherry, spice and everything nice, wrapped up by a persistent finish.

Earth and spice dominate the nose of this deep red wine. To be precise, we detect five-spice, sandalwood, cherry, black raspberry, rose petal and hints of dried orange peel. Silky but mouth coating tannins and good acidity frame flavors of fresh red cherry, spice and everything nice, wrapped up by a persistent finish.

Earth and spice dominate the nose of this deep red wine. To be precise, we detect five-spice, sandalwood, cherry, black raspberry, rose petal and hints of dried orange peel. Silky but mouth coating tannins and good acidity frame flavors of fresh red cherry, spice and everything nice, wrapped up by a persistent finish.

2014 marks our fourth release of Pinot Noir from this vineyard, located three miles north of Cambria. In it, one tastes the severity of this site, with a palpable sense of its oceanic origins manifested through crystalline fruit and floral nuances. Four inter-planted Dijon clones and sandy, cobbled soils lend structure, minerality and an inherent earthiness to this wine. We are proud to be one of only two wineries sourcing fruit from this exciting coastal site suited so perfectly to Pinot Noir.

2013 marks our third release of Pinot Noir from this vineyard, located three miles north of Cambria. In it, one tastes the severity of this site, with a palpable sense of its oceanic origins manifested through crystalline fruit and floral nuances. Four inter-planted Dijon clones and sandy, cobbled soils lend structure, minerality and an inherent earthiness to this wine.

The 2012 Steiner Creek Pinot Noir follows our inaugural release from this vineyard, located three miles north of Cambria. Four inter-planted Dijon clones and sandy, cobbled soils lend structure, minerality and an inherent earthiness to this wine. We are proud to be one of two wineries sourcing fruit from this exciting coastal site suited so perfectly for Pinot Noir.

The 2011 Steiner Creek Pinot Noir represents our inaugural release of this wine. Located on the Phelan Ranch, just three miles north of the town of Cambria, this cool climate site, planted in 2008, is suited perfectly for Pinot Noir.

This wine maintains excellent color, fine tannic structure and good body.

This Pinot Noir possesses a deep ruby color bursting with intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, cassis and hints of cardamom. The classic ‘Santa Maria spice’, enhanced by the whole cluster fermentation, accentuates earthy tones with a hint of well-integrated oak in the background and fruit flavors similar to the aromatics. A silky texture and fine tannins linger on the finish with enough acidity and body to support years of cellar aging

We relish the wine’s long finish, which tapers with hints of cherry, tobacco and brilliant minerality.

Tart cranberry, wild thyme, olive and Indian spices show on the nose of this appellation blend, a great representation of the cool-climate styles this winery is known for. Kalamata olive and Mediterranean spices arise on the palate, with baked fig, orange rinds, preserved lemon and chaparral combining for a tagine-like expression

We prize the complex combination of fruit, earth and spice, the qualities which made us fall in love with this region. When compared to our single vineyard offerings, this wine is less tightly wound, offering early enjoyment without lacking the bones to age.

On the nose we get dried herb, cherry, cola, tobacco, fennel and violets. On the palate: plum, black cherry and cassis with fresh acidity, silky tannins and a long finish.

The nose of this deep red garnet colored wine carries concentrated aromas of black cherry, black currant, savory spices, cassis, dried meat and a hint of forest floor. On the palate the intensity continues with flavors of cherry, plum, black currant, anise and a hint of cola. Silky, mouth coating tannin is seamlessly integrated and supported by lively but balanced acidity and a lengthy finish.

The nose of this deep red garnet colored wine carries concentrated aromas of black cherry, black currant, savory spices, cassis, dried meat and a hint of forest floor. On the palate the intensity continues with flavors of cherry, plum, black currant, anise and a hint of cola. Silky, mouth coating tannin is seamlessly integrated and supported by lively but balanced acidity and a lengthy finish.

The nose of this deep red garnet colored wine carries concentrated aromas of black cherry, black currant, savory spices, cassis, dried meat and a hint of forest floor. On the palate the intensity continues with flavors of cherry, plum, black currant, anise and a hint of cola. Silky, mouth coating tannin is seamlessly integrated and supported by lively but balanced acidity and a lengthy finish.

The nose of this deep red garnet colored wine carries concentrated aromas of black cherry, black currant, savory spices, cassis, dried meat and a hint of forest floor. On the palate the intensity continues with flavors of cherry, plum, black currant, anise and a hint of cola. Silky, mouth coating tannin is seamlessly integrated and supported by lively but balanced acidity and a lengthy finish.

The nose of this deep red garnet colored wine carries concentrated aromas of black cherry, black currant, savory spices, cassis, dried meat and a hint of forest floor. On the palate the intensity continues with flavors of cherry, plum, black currant, anise and a hint of cola. Silky, mouth coating tannin is seamlessly integrated and supported by lively but balanced acidity and a lengthy finish.

The nose of this deep red garnet colored wine carries concentrated aromas of black cherry, black currant, savory spices, cassis, dried meat and a hint of forest floor. On the palate the intensity continues with flavors of cherry, plum, black currant, anise and a hint of cola. Silky, mouth coating tannin is seamlessly integrated and supported by lively but balanced acidity and a lengthy finish.

Our Sparkling Rosé is the most savory of our sparkling wines, with a textural depth that speaks to its soil-driven nature. Showcasing small red fruits and floral brightness in its aromatic profile, it delivers a new expression of Presqu’ile Pinot Noir, illuminating our site in a way that we find captivating and singular.

Comprised of 100% Pinot Noir from Presqu’ile Vineyard, our Rosé captures the essence of Santa Maria Valley: crisp ocean wind, mild summer days, and fresh strawberries. Direct-to-press, fermented by native yeasts, and aged for 6 months in stainless steel, this is a Rosé with gravitas.

I think this 2015 Presqu'ile is the best rosé in California. It's refrigerated sunlight. Salty sea spray. Asian spices. Strawberry stardust. Flashing minerality. While most good rosés are delicious, the Presqu'ile is something wholly more: delicious, sophisticated, and capable of exciting your mind as much as your palate.

Comprised of 100% Pinot Noir from Presqu’ile Vineyard, our Rosé is evocative of Santa Maria Valley in summer, capturing so much of what we fell in love at this site: a crisp ocean wind on a warm summer day, perfectly ripe strawberries, a BBQ off in the distance; all are suggested in this crisp, fresh wine.

Our 2013 Presqu'ile Rosé is comprised of 100% Pinot Noir from Presqu'ile Vineyard, our Rosé is fermented by native yeasts and aged for 5 months in stainless steel. This wine is crisp, fresh and fruity, perfect for a good time, anytime.

Our 2012 Presqu'ile Rosé is comprised of 100% Pinot Noir from our Santa Maria Valley vineyard sources. The wine was fermented by native yeast and aged 7 months in stainless steel, resulting in crisp and fresh fruit forward characteristics.

Our 2011 Rosé is comprised of 100% Pinot Noir from Presqu’ile Vineyard and Solomon Hills Vineyard – both in Santa Maria Valley. Fermented by native yeasts and aged in stainless steel, this wine is crisp, fresh and fruit-forward. Aromas of red berries, nuanced floral notes and “Santa Maria spice” dance on the nose of this coral-colored wine. On the palate, a delicate touch underlies flavors of fresh raspberries, strawberries, red apple and watermelon. The mid-palate is well-rounded with balanced acidity and leads to a long finish.

Our inaugural Rosé is 100% Pinot Noir from our Santa Maria Valley vineyard sources. A very small amount of this wine was produced and is available exclusively through the winery. Fermented by native yeast, it completed of its native malolactic conversion and was aged in stainless steel to underscore its refreshing character.

This Sauvignon Blanc is well-rounded, concentrated and balanced by snappy acidity. Most of the fruit came from Riverbench Vineyard, chosen for the citrus and tropical character that so perfectly complements the cool minerality found in White Hills Vineyard fruit.

Our Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of stone fruit and cut grass. On the palate: apricot and gooseberry, with a snappy finish of steely minerality.

Light, clean and fresh on the nose, this bottling from a rather extremely sited vineyard on the western end of the appellation shows cut lawn, lemongrass, squeezed lime and wet concrete on the nose. The palate is zesty and sour at first, but a honeydew element warms it up nicely.

Comprised of 100% Presqu’ile Vineyard fruit, our 2014 rendition of this exuberant variety captures the intensity and precision that only cool climate Sauvignon Blanc can deliver. Utilizing six unique clones not widely planted in California, we find the complexity and interesting aromatics this clonal mixture provides to be utterly distinctive.

Bright yellow. High-pitched citrus and orchard fruit aromas are complicated by white flowers, pungent herbs and chalky minerals. Dry and nervy on the palate, offering lively Meyer lemon and pear flavors and a hint of bitter quinine. Closes spicy and long, with an echo of fresh citrus fruits and very good clarity

Pale yellow. Fresh Meyer lemon and melon on the nose, with notes of pear skin and white pepper adding complexity. Juicy and broad, with good depth and power to its honeydew and orchard fruit flavors. The lemony quality comes back on the finish, adding lift and finishing bite. Fleshy and vivacious." (Made mostly from fruit grown on the winery's estate vineyard, with 10% sourced from the Riverbench vineyard; aged for 7 months in neutral French oak)

2011 marks the first vintage that includes Sauvignon Blanc from our estate vineyard. Young vines tend to be unpredictable, but in this case the fruit shows true varietal character, minerality and great balance. Fruit from the Riverbench Vineyard completes the blend and lends a slightly more ripe, fruit-forward component to the wine. This straw gold wine features aromas of gooseberry and grapefruit with hints of cut grass and fig. Subtle notes of stone fruit and mango are complemented by flinty minerality and a well-rounded mid-palate from aging on the lees.

A single clone from a single vineyard shaped this wine, our first Syrah, providing an earthy aroma accentuated by notes of white and black pepper and cigar. Fermentation, including 2whole cluster, was completed by native yeast and native malo-lactic conversion. Medium firm tannins balance its freshness, dark fruit and lingering spice. Aged 24 months in neutral French oak barrels, we find this Syrah immediately accessible yet made to age.

Our 100% estate Syrah is quintessentially cool climate. Wild and gamey, aromas of black pepper, flint, graphite, roasted herbs, sandalwood and spice cake dominate the nose. Blueberry, spice, pepper and cassis are accentuated by surprisingly fine tannin for this variety. Lively, balanced acidity and a long finish round out this wine, leaving a strong desire to taste again.

Our third vintage of Estate Syrah shows Presqu'ile's cool climate loud and clear. Displaying all of the savory, spicy notes that we love about Syrah, the sanguine aromatics of our site are allied to the fine tannic structure provided by our sandy soils.

Our 100% estate Syrah is quintessentially cool climate. Wild and gamey, aromas of black pepper, flint, graphite, roasted herbs, sandalwood and spice cake dominate the nose. Blueberry, spice, pepper and cassis are accentuated by surprisingly fine tannin for this variety. Lively, balanced acidity and a long finish round out this wine, leaving a strong desire to taste again.

Our first estate Syrah is composed of three clones planted on our site. Fermentation of this 100% destemmed wine was completed by native yeast and aged 22 months in neutral French oak barrels. This deep ruby red wine carries powerful yet balanced aromas of white pepper, dried meat, cranberry, violet, herbs and earthiness. Medium body and firm tannin frame flavors of plum, dried cherries, pipe tobacco and thyme. Balanced acidity complements a lingering finish.