2025 Aridus
Perhaps no varietals are better suited to expressing the Black Sage Bench.
Tasting Notes
Perhaps no varietals are better suited to expressing the Black Sage Bench. Long summer days coax the fruit toward notes of warm brioche, orchard fruit, and baking spice, while a vein of flinty reduction lends striking mineral tension. Woven throughout is the unmistakable thread of dried sage that speaks to this remarkable place. The palate is broad and mouthfilling, with a luxurious texture balanced by vibrant acidity. Marsanne provides freshness and drive, while Viognier and Roussanne bring generosity and depth. The flinty mineral character carries through the finish, lending precision to the
wine's ample weight. For all its richness, it remains poised and balanced, lingering with a fine texture that invites another sip
Vintage Notes
The 2025 growing season arrived nearly two weeks ahead of average, unfolding into one of the warmest vintages on record , yet notably absent of the extreme heat spikes seen in recent years. With yields reminiscent of the generosity experienced in 2022, the season marked a welcome return of abundant, high-quality fruit across the valley following the challenges of 2024.These early summer heat waves were followed by a mix of cool nights, supporting steady ripening throughout the season. An unusually high number of thunderstorms brought periods of heat and humidity, but careful vineyard
management maintained clean, healthy vines. The season progressed smoothly, leading to one of the earliest harvests on record
Wine Facts
Acid: 4.4
Alcohol: 14
Bottle Size: 750mL
Fermentation: Fermented in Austrian Foudres with wild yeasts.
Ph: 3.8
Residual Sugar: 0.5
Blend: 55% Roussanne, 29% Viognier, 16% Marsanne