2023 Arnot-Roberts Sauvignon Blanc, Ascona Vineyard, Santa Cruz, California La Clarine Farm closer to Tours-sur-Marne

closer to Tours-sur-Marne

Just east of the town of Occidental is one of the sweet spots for making Pinot Noir

The 2013 wine year is marked by a succession of particular climatic conditions: a rainy spring but combined with a hot summer with the strongest sunshine ever recorded in Champagne

Raised entirely in 500-liter barrels (four total barrels

direct pneumatic pressing in whole bunches untrimmed

2023 Arnot-Roberts Sauvignon Blanc, Ascona Vineyard, Santa Cruz, California La Clarine Farm closer to Tours-sur-MarneAscona 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