The Estate Series was born of our journey to find world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sites in California and our commitment to sustainable farming and vineyard management practices. We methodically select clones and rootstocks highlighting the vineyards’ purest expressions and utilize 20 different fermentation vessels to complement each lot produced. Hailing from Treehouse, Bootlegger’s Hill, and Cerise Vineyards, our Estate wines reflect the most compelling characteristics of these revered sites.
The 2022 growing season unfolded as a story of three defining chapters: a mild winter that led to early bud break, cooler spring rains, and a warm, idyllic summer. These conditions allowed us to harvest each vineyard at its peak, capturing the year’s vibrant energy and producing wines with remarkable concentration and complexity.
The spectacular 2022 growing season brought the character of these famed vineyards into perfect focus. These are extraordinary wines with a profound sense of precision, polish, and place."
—JULIEN HOWSEPIAN WINEMAKER, KOSTA BROWNE
HARVEST HIGHLIGHTS
FIRST PICK 8/19/2022 – Treehouse Vineyard, Pinot Noir
LAST PICK 9/27/22 – Cerise Vineyard, Pinot Noirr
VINEYARD FACT OF NOTE Cerise Vineyard Chardonnay was picked in a single day.
LONGEST DAYS ON SKIN 2022 Bootlegger’s Hill Pinot Noir; up to 20 days