Melon Rodnick Farm Vineyard 2020
Vintage 2020
Bottle Sizes 750ml
Country United States
Region California
Appellation Chalone
Wine Type White - Still
Varietals Melon
Vineyard Formerly known as Antle Vineyard, this is a dramatic high desert site in the Gabilan Mountains neighboring Pinnacles National Park. South-facing slope, 1800 ft elevation overlooking Monterey with moderating coastal influence. Situated just beneath an extinct volcano.
Soil Limestone and decomposed granite.
Vinification Picked early to preserve natural acidity, whole-cluster pressed to concrete eggs where it underwent spontaneous fermentation.
Aging Aged 6 month in concrete egg on the lees.