Šuqštay means “it’s bright” in the native Chumash language of Samala. Šuqštay joins T’aya, Spe’y, and Kalaš in our Blending the Elements collection representing the fourth natural element – fire. It represents the sun, and serves as the provider of light, warmth, and growth.

This Sparkling wine has aromatics of lemon, citrus, mango rind, and candied ginger.  It also has hints of toasted bread, white floral, and crème brûlée.  The mouthfeel shows its freshness with a touch of brioche.  The brightness of this Sparkling wine carries from mid-palate to the finish.  It has really tight bubbles that bursts with creaminess.  This was aged for 3 years on lees.

Like the 2016, this wine was carefully hand riddled and hand disgorged without freezing.

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This wine is pale straw gold in color with complex aromas that mesmerize your senses from first encounter. Its aromatics of citrus, Asian pear, honeydew melon and apple are followed by hints of slate and sea salt that invite you to delve into this wine. The natural balance, complexity and elegance of fruit can be attributed to the beauty in the Dijon Clones 76 and 96 and are accompanied with the sandy soils from the vineyard. The maritime influence highlights the lively crisp acidity and purity of fruit. The smooth rich texture elevates the mid-palate and heightens your senses. Lees stirring transcends this wine into a greater dimension. Neutral oak aging and no malolactic fermentation gives a complex round mouth feel that leads you directly into a long creamy yet vibrant finish.

Central Coast Wine Competition, June 2017 – Silver
San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2018 – Bronze

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The 2014 Kalas is a perfect blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon. A deep colored wine with immediately expressive aromatics that flirt with your senses. Complex flavors of dark fresh berries, black currant, espresso and eucalyptus highlight the diversity and minerality in the soil.

The style of this wine can be most associated with right bank Bordeaux and it emanates balance. The palate shows a blend of bright crisp acidity, medium body and a culmination of spices, earthy tones and blackberries. Due to its complexity this wine needs time to breathe and mature. The dry chalky tannins have begun to round out but in time will be precise and elegant.

Terriorist.com, July 2017 – 91 Points
Jeb Dunnuck, August 2017 – 90 Points
Robert Parker Wine Advocate, April 2018 – 90 Points
Wine Enthusiast, November 2017 – 91 Points

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