2005 Sauvignon Blanc, Cedar Lane Vineyard, Arroyo Seco
Sourced from the cool-climate appellation of Arroyo Seco, Cedar Lane Vineyard is planted in the well-drained cobblestone soils deposited at the mouth of Arroyo Seco Canyon in Monterey County. Distinctive climatic conditions ensure vibrant fruit character with crisp acidity, essential elements in styling a classic version of this exotically aromatic white wine. Barrel Fermented in the time-honored tradition of the white wines of Bordeaux's Graves District, and aged sur lie for several months, our Sauvignon Blanc receives regular battonage imparting a supple texture to the finish. Our first vineyard designated SB is intended for immediate consumption, and partners well with shrimp, shellfish and grilled summer vegetables.

2005 Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley
This Chardonnay is sourced from the Santa Maria Valley, from select blocks of specific Dijon clones that inherently retain ripe pear and lush apple flavor character, as well as dynamic aromatic perfume. The whole-cluster, hand-picked fruit in this wine was sourced exclusively from the highly-regarded Byron Vineyard. It was gently pressed, then barrel-fermented in 50% new French oak, utilizing native yeast. This time-honored method results in wines with crisp acidity, bold flavor intensity, and a soft, viscous texture, ensuring a uniquely satisfying Chardonnay experience. Very limited production.

2004 Merlot, Central Coast
Our first-ever release of this fine wine was grown at Alamo Creek Vineyard in southern San Luis Obispo County, on cool cobblestone alluvial soils where ripening is slow, steady and complete. Ultra-tiny berries on loose clusters yielded a small crop of inky-black fruit. Silver Stone 2004 Merlot was barrel-aged for two years in a combination of French and American oak, lending a toasty-vanilla character to the black cherry and red plum fruit flavors that gradually emerge from the glass. Dark and intensely concentrated, this stylish Merlot is destined to age gracefully for many years to come. 153 cases produced.

2004 Syrah, Paso Robles
Our 2004 Syrah was sourced from Orchid Hill Vineyard on Paso Robles’ cool Westside. This lean site, at high elevation and planted on shale and limestone soils, produces deeply-colored, robustly flavored wines that display elements of saddle-leather and blackberry, with firm but supple tannins. The young wine was barreled immediately after pressing into a combination of 70% French and 30% American oak, 40% of which was new. During the 20-month residence in barrel, the wine was minimally handled, and it was bottled unfined and unfiltered in late summer of 2006. 352 cases produced.

2004 Zinfandel, Paso Robles
Selected from an old-vine clonal planting source, the vineyard bearing this fruit lies on the western edge of the Paso Robles viticultural district on hilly shale and limestone soils. Under such conditions, the fruit receives ideal solar illumination, essential to the full development of grape pigments and tannins, ensuring ripe flavors and a balanced structure in the resulting wines. We craft this wine using time-proven winemaking methods; native yeast fermentation, frequent fermentation cap management in small vats, gentle pressing and small-barrel aging in the finest French and American oak. Deeply concentrated in flavor, try this bold red with baked ham, grilled pork loin or roast duck. 373 cases produced.

2003 Cabernet Franc, Paso Robles
Cabernet Franc succeeds well in the limestone-based soils of Paso Robles, where it produces small berries, intensely pigmented, and with ample tannins and varietal aromatics to structure a significant, intensely-flavored wine. Our 2003 Cabernet Franc was barreled in a combination of 1/3 new French and American oak for a period of 2 ½ years. Blended with a small amount of Merlot and Petite Sirah prior to bottling in late summer of 2006, this wine was unfined and unfiltered to preserve every essence of flavor and aroma. 115 cases produced.