2018 Arnot-Roberts Ribolla Gialla Vare Vineyard, Napa Valley, California 1.5L Magnum Humbert Freres In 2020 Thomas eschewed sulfur

In 2020 Thomas eschewed sulfur altogether

our intention is to create an expression that possesses the finesse to balance its power

The 2019 base was fermented and raised about a year in oak (no fining or filtration)

the vineyard is characterized by long slow flavor development in the grapes and naturally low yields

2018 Arnot-Roberts Ribolla Gialla Vare Vineyard, Napa Valley, California 1.5L Magnum Humbert Freres In 2020 Thomas eschewed sulfurGeoge Vare planted his home vineyard at the foot of Mt. Veeder in the western Napa Valley to Ribolla Gialla and Cabernet Sauvignon. The long, cool growing season at this site is moderated by its proximity to the adjacent Redwood forested slopes of Mt. Veeder and its well drained gravelly soils. These factors lead to slow flavor development, great acid balance and moderate sugar in the resulting grapes. Fermented with native yeast in stainless steel