the vineyard is near if not entirely within the arroyo grande valley appellation, and it shows that region's tannins, acidity and ripe, long hangtime flavors. the balanced 2012 vintage has given it tremendously ripe cherry, raspberry, red currant and cola flavors, yet the wine retains an exciting sense of control and balance. give it until 2018–2019 in the cellar to gain traction.
Aubaine Vineyard