The 2021 growing season offered optimal conditions in the Russian River Valley to harvest grapes of exceptional quality. The air remained clear with no fires in Sonoma and pandemic lock downs ended. Our spirits were lifted and the grape harvest and wine quality benefited. Brief heat waves in August and September ripened the grapes to ideal maturity as the weather stayed dry until major rains arrived October 22, after our grapes were harvested. Yields were lower than average in 2021, with small berries and loose clusters creating wines of increased depth and concentration. We fermented each vineyard block of our Russian River Valley grapes separately in small lots to retain subtle differences and add complexity in the final blend. Each lot was aged in high-quality French oak barriques and blended just before bottling. The 2021 vintage offers intense red fruit flavors and a smooth medium-bodied texture.