2023 Arnot-Roberts Sauvignon Blanc, Ascona Vineyard, Santa Cruz, California La Clarine Farm Raised entirely in 500-liter barrels

Raised entirely in 500-liter barrels (four total barrels

uplifted seabed

barrique and oak casks

Just east of the town of Occidental is one of the sweet spots for making Pinot Noir

closer to Tours-sur-Marne

2023 Arnot-Roberts Sauvignon Blanc, Ascona Vineyard, Santa Cruz, California La Clarine Farm Raised entirely in 500-liter barrelsAscona Vineyard is located on a ridgetop high up in the Santa Cruz Mountains at 2,500 feet, overlooking the Big Basin watershed. The sloping southwest facing hillside is 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean, with abundant sunshine during the day, and consistent overnight fog and cool ocean breezes. The small 4. 5 acre vineyard was planted in 2000 on the site of an old Christmas tree farm, and has been meticulously farmed by Ken and Abbey Swegles since