2023 Arnot-Roberts Sauvignon Blanc, Ascona Vineyard, Santa Cruz, California Cappellano On the border of Vosne

On the border of Vosne 1er Cru Malconsorts

Average Age of Vines: 37 years

just in front of the Black Forrest

The Vin de France wines are all vinified sans soufre in tank with the same natural winemaking philosophy as the Côte-Rôtie

the basalt soil retains heat and a mixture of alluvial and loam soils give just enough nutrients

2023 Arnot-Roberts Sauvignon Blanc, Ascona Vineyard, Santa Cruz, California Cappellano On the border of VosneAscona Vineyard is located on a ridgetop high up in the Santa Cruz Mountains at 2,500 feet, overlooking the Big Basin watershed. The sloping southwest facing hillside is 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean, with abundant sunshine during the day, and consistent overnight fog and cool ocean breezes. The small 4. 5 acre vineyard was planted in 2000 on the site of an old Christmas tree farm, and has been meticulously farmed by Ken and Abbey Swegles since