Harness the potential of each berry! The wine can only be as great the vineyard so my passion lies in selecting organic, sustainable vineyards and farming them for the highest quality fruit possible. Since I do not own any of my own vineyards, I work closely with the owners and growers of each ranch and assist them in the farming practices. Sometimes it is merely by discussing the different methods and sometimes it is by getting out there and doing it myself. I choose varietals I love to drink and that grow best at the specific vineyard sites. The details are important but so is minimal intervention. I strive to create wines that are balanced, complex and terroir driven. Wines that are ready to drink post bottling yet structured enough to age gracefully.
My belief is to work hard with a gentle touch and my greatest joy is gathering and sharing the stories and bottles along the way.
Cheers,
Nicole Abiouness