Winemaking:
Native primary and secondary fermentation in 100% neutral French oak, aged 18 months on the lees with minimal battonage (lees stirring).

Vineyard:
Scopus Vineyard is located on the eastern-facing slopes of Sonoma Mountain, just above the town of Glen Ellen in Sonoma County. The soil is rocky and red with iron, and the climate there provides maritime influences based on its proximity to San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

We have had a close relationship with the owners and farmers of this vineyard since 2011. Our winemaker, Lindsey Wallingford, visits Scopus throughout each year to collaborate with their team on long-term strategies and growing-season tactics to optimize fruit quality.