Each vintage, Ken meticulously tastes every barrel in the cellar before creating the final bottlings. There are a few barrels that he feels are stunningly beautiful. These barrels are reserved for Auric Pinot Noir.
Floral & Spice Focused. Bright red fruits of raspberry and candied grapefruit meld with umami notes of shitake mushroom. Warming notes of garam masala play on the finish.
Floral & Spice Focused. Complex and brooding. Rich, sweet floral notes of jasmine savory notes of sorrel and shiso leaf dance with salted caramel and honey crisp apple.
Fruit Focused. Floral hints of fresh linen, hyacinth lilt over blackberry and black cherry preserve. Great acid and structure lead to a mouthwatering finish.
Fruit Focused. Red fruits of raspberry, dried strawberry shine from start to finish. Feminine hints of daphne and rose petal accompany earthy notes of shitake mushroom on the palate.
Floral & Spice Focused. Raspberry and black plum are kissed with floral notes of dried rose petal. Cedar and cinnamon stick add rich warming spice notes.
Floral & Spice Focused. Savory notes of cedar and roasted chestnuts surround fruits of cranberry and black currant. Velvety and lush tannins linger on the palate.
Blue and black fruit focused. Aromas of black cherry, leather, turned earth and vanilla on the nose play nicely with bold flavors of blackberry and dark plum. Structured and masculine on the palate.
Savory, floral and spice focused. Notes of shitake mushroom and turned earth are brightened by red currant raspberry and rhubarb. Lively and lithe on the palate with beautiful color, aroma and concentration.
Savory, floral and spice focused. Beautifully complex notes of blackberry, raspberry, red currant and gardenia. The rich power of the vintage serves this vineyard well.
Savory, floral and spice focused. Hypnotic notes of sandalwood, allspice and clove deepen the luxurious notes of ripe black cherry and blueberry. Broad silky tannins coat the palate with a savory sustaining finish.
Savory, floral and spice focused. Bright bing cherry and star anise mingle with subtle tastes of vanilla, sesame, and sandalwood. Soft and mouth filling tannin.
Fruit Focused. Dense, darker fruit of blackberry and loganberry mingle with turned earth, hints of sassafras and violets. Lush on the palate with beautifully balanced structure.
Floral & Spice Focused. Black raspberry, dried cherry and blueberry compote are enveloped in a perfume of sandalwood, anise flower and geranium. Luscious and lingering on the palate.
Floral & Spice Focused. Dried leaves and saddle leather deepen the aroma of black currant, cranberry and dried cherry. Rich on the palate with hints of cola.