The 2023 Mendocino County harvest was atypical and fairly unique, but in a good way. Grape ripening was delayed by 2-3 weeks due to a slow start and a cooler than usual spring and summer. We saw a mix of reds and whites being harvested simultaneously. However, the longer hang times and cooler temperatures produced one of the best vintages seen in the last 20 years with grape quality being at what we consider exceptional levels. Yields ranged from just about average in some Mendocino County AVAs to much higher than normal in other areas, but the constant was the outstanding quality of the fruit. The final analysis has shown an ideal balance between acidity and sugars, with the wines exhibiting dynamic complexity, abundant aromatics and a wonderful depth of flavors.
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