They have about an acre of Sangiovese, and as Steve Pride explains, the goal now is to emulate Brunello—making the wine a little less bombastic and more savoury-driven. Winemaker Matt Ward conducts a series of quick, small-lot fermentations to retain colour and vibrancy, working the wine over with pump-overs in large puncheons before bottling after about 13 months. They’re also picking earlier, and the result is bright and fresh, with crunchy red berry fruit, baking spice, and a woodsy character, perhaps with hints of unsmoked tobacco and sagebrush. The finish is mineral-driven and beautifully balanced. Just lovely.

Tasted by: Jonathan Cristaldi

The 2023 Sangiovese is gorgeous. A dollop of Merlot fills out the mid-palate in a wine endowed with tons of varietal character. Sweet red cherry fruit, leather, spice, tobacco and dried herbs flesh out nicely in the glass. What a delight. 

-By Antonio Galloni on November 2025

Savory red and black fruits, dried herbs, leather, and loamy soil and cedary notes all emerge from the 2023 Sangiovese, a complex, nuanced Sangiovese that shines for its balance and restraint. Based on 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot and aged 10 months in 10% new French oak with the balance in neutral and once-used barrels, it's medium-bodied on the palate, with outstanding length and a pure, layered mouthfeel. It's not over the top and should have a solid decade-plus of longevity. Drink 2026-2038.