the vineyard bears only a monterey appellation, but the location is strategically close to both the santa lucia highlands and the arroyo seco. the wine is quite good, racy in acidity and dry. it offers complex flavors of strawberries and cherries, with earthier notes of sautéed wild mushrooms and mulch. a real success, and a wine that will pick up bottle complexity over the next 4–5 years.
San Saba Vineyard