Fumé Blanc

The winter of 2023-2024 saw significant rainfall for the second year in a row in Sonoma County and throughout the North Coast region. With average temperatures in winter and spring, budbreak was right on target, if not a touch early. With steady average temperatures into the summer, harvest was right on schedule. By the Labor Day weekend heat dome, the majority of our white grape harvest was complete. The few vineyard blocks that remained were helped along by the heat and escaped without significant damage. Harvest was well-paced and smooth, with no surprises. This year’s growing season is characterized by ripe tropical fruit, lush mouthfeel, and rich finish. We picked our first fruit on August 14 and the last on October 10.