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With only 4 barrels to start in 2009, all from the same vineyard, the original idea was to make one wine. The wine itself had a different plan and we gladly listened.
Two of the four barrels made up White Hill. With a more mineral driven profile, those barrels reminded us of drinking 1er Cru Chablis and were given their name in honor of the chalky white hills of Chablis and diatomaceous earth of Sta. Rita Hills.
The other two barrels had a profile of warmer tones and were texturally more voluptuous, reminding us of Meursault and the other sexy wines from the Cote d' Or (Slope of Gold) we are admittingly addicted to. Hence, the first two bottlings were born: White Hill and Golden Slope. In 2011 we had the opportunity to make a little Bandol-inspired Rosé and since we drink white and Rosé like water all year-round, it seemed like a pretty good idea. 2013 harvest brought the opportunity to branch out with a small amount of Chardonnay from the neighboring, sister AVA of Santa Maria.
AVAILABILITY
Our mantra is simple: quality over quantity. As a Chardonnay-focused project, hopelessly devoted to a teeny tiny AVA, our production is limited...
To help us best allocate our production as thoughtfully as we can nationwide, we currently sell our wines directly to members of our Wine Club. aka; the LF Family.
We would love for you to join us.
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We have the essential LF offerings together in an easy-to-order bundle!!
1 bottle each of:
2019 Rose of Mourvedre
2018 White Hill Chardonnay
2018 'SBC' Pinot Noir
2016 Golden Slope Chardonnay
**$125, plus tax (shipping included)**
Now Available!
Bottled on Feb 5, 2020, the new vintage does not disappoint!! Apricot, orange zest, and river rock aromas are followed with flavors of peach skin, nectarine, and salty sea air. Due to replanting, production is down and we cannot guarantee we will be able to make it last all year.
BRAND NEW RELEASE!!
The leaner and more Chablisiane reminiscent of our two main Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay bottlings, White Hill highlights the unique salinity that comes through in the ancient soils of Sta. Rita Hills.
NOTES: Floral and fragrant, fresh tangerine, beeswax, jasmine. Up front minerality follow by a slightly creamier mid-palate with hints of baked lemon curd.
92 points - Antonio Galloni
93 points - International Wine Report
94 points - Wine Enthusiast
We knew that the 2015 Golden Slope was going to be a hard act to follow, but once again the Sta. Rita Hills reminded us why it is (in our opinion) one of the best places on the planet for Chardonnay. Notes of toasted marcona almonds, lemon sorbet, and river rocks leap out of the glass followed by subtle hints of burnt marshmallow, brioche, and vanilla. This vintage is a great example of why we have endearingly nicknamed this wine the "Goldilox" Chardonnay.
94 points - Antonio Galloni
92 points - Wine Advocate
92 points - Jeb Dunnuck
94 points - International Wine Report (#66 2018 Top 100)
In 2011 we found FOUR barrels that just had something more ethereal to them...More musky, earthiness and this sort of perfect balance of power and finesse. Those FOUR barrels were held back from Golden Slope to be bottled on their own; creating our FOURth wine (the first two being White Hill and Golden Slope, the third being Rosé). We started out with FOUR barrels for our first vintage in 2009, and with one of our favorite numbers being FOUR, and another's childhood soccer number being FOUR - the wine sort of named herself. Its a sexy expression of Chardonnay that drinks incredibly near term over the course of a few days and that ages beautifully if you're able to resist opening. Extremely limited quantities of this wine are available.
94 points - Jeb Dunnuck
92+ points - Wine Advocate
93 points - Antonio Galloni
The "sister" to our White Hill Chardonnay. Slightly richer than her sister, with more tropical fruits and a rounder moutfeel. The 2018 vintage exhibits aromas of bruised pear, moss, chalk, and meyer lemon.
Made entirely from old-vine Chardonnay from the legendary Bien Nacido vineyard. This continues to be our only single-vineyard Chardonnay offering. 20% new French oak, aged for 15 months. Rich and full bodied with notes of tropical fruits, marzipan, and French vanilla. Approximately 150 cases produced.
94 points - Antonio Galloni
95 points - Jeb Dunnuck
91 points - Wine Advocate
Our first Pinot Noir entirely from the famed Sanford & Benedict Vineyard! Elegant, graceful, and undoubtedly Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir.
ONLY 75 CASES PRODUCED
93+ points - Jeb Dunnuck
Radian Vineyard is the westernmost vineyard along Santa Rosa Rd, in the heart of Sta. Rita Hills. Cold nights and a constant marine influence makes this site ideal for expressive and balanced Pinot Noir. In 2017, we identified FOUR barrels that set themselves apart and we bottled our third "single-vineyard" Pinot Noir from Radian Vineyard.
Aged 15 months in French oak (15% new) with 15% stem inclusion. While she sure is showy now, expect great things as this wine matures over the next decade.
ONLY 75 CASES PRODUCED
92 points - Jeb Dunnuck
As soon as we heard that an all new, Certified Organic vineyard was being planted right in the heart of Sta. Rita Hills we couldn't wait to get our hands on some of the sure-to-be delicious fruit. We began working with Spear Vineyards in 2015 and are blown away each year, as the vineyard contiues to develop and mature.
Our 2017 'SBC' Pinot Noir was largely composed of Spear Vineyards fruit, but as is oft the case here, we couldn't help but fall in love with a few very special barrels. These barrels make up what is now the 2017 Spear Vineyards Pinot Noir.
ONLY 75 CASES PRODUCED
95 points - Jeb Dunnuck
