Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Pale orange in color, the 2016 Vermentino "His" Las Brisas Vineyard has a very savory nose of yeast extract and lightly browned toast with hints of rose petals and orange peel plus a waft of stewed tea. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a lot of phenolic chew and tons of savory layers, finishing long and yeasty/toasty.
A fantastic, aromatic white grape that grows with great success in Sardinia, Tuscany and in lesser proportions on the island of Corsica. Somm Secret—Vermentino is thought to be genetically identical to Liguria’s Pigato grape and Peidmont’s Favorita. It comprises a large proportion of the whites in southern France where it is called Rolle.
Known for elegant wines that combine power and finesse, Carneros is set in the rolling hills that straddle the southernmost parts of both Sonoma and Napa counties. The cooling winds from the abutting San Pablo Bay, combined with lots of midday California sunshine, create an ideal environment for producing wines with a perfect balance of crisp acidity and well-ripened fruit.
This cooler pocket of California lends itself to growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Carneros is an important source of sparkling wines made in the style of Champagne as well.