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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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The 2018 vintage exhibits the minerality one expects from this wine, but is just a touch richer than the previous vintage. It quickly became a favorite amongst Team LF and some of us might even risk saying that this is the best White Hill to date!!
94 points - Antonio Galloni
93 points - Jeb Dunnuck
93 points - Antonio Galloni
92 points - Wine Advocate
94 points - Jeb Dunnuck
Our flagship Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
38% Rita's Crown, 25% La Rinconada, 25% Spear, 12% Bentrock
Another vintage of your favorite "elegant" Pinot Noir. Cherry cola, sassafras, purple flowers, and clove are the prominent profiles on this Pinot Noir. Radian, Spear, Sanford & Benedict, La Rinconada, and Solomon Hills vineyards. 10 months in barrel, 10% of which was new French oak. Just a hint of stem inclusion to give structure.
Our second Pinot Noir entirely from the famed Sanford & Benedict Vineyard! Elegant, graceful, and undoubtedly Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir.
95 points - Jeb Dunnuck
ONLY 75 CASES PRODUCED
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.
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.
94+ points - Jeb Dunnuck
ONLY 75 CASES PRODUCED
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.
94 points - Jeb Dunnuck
ONLY 75 CASES PRODUCED
