Roman Ceremony, Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley, California 2022 biodynamic structured finish with stone and

structured finish with stone and pomegranate

The Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant begins with a lovely aroma of varied red fruits

Matthieu and Remi select younger vines to get a better expression of the fruit

Malolactic fermentation is allowed to complete

Weller label in 1999

Roman Ceremony, Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley, California 2022 biodynamic structured finish with stone andMade as a tribute to the Great Bordeaux whites of yesteryear, the Roman Ceremony Sauvignon Blanc is fermented and aged in old French barriques, then allowed to naturally complete a full malolactic fermentation and develop a rounder, waxy texture in the mouth. Sauvignon Blanc cuttings from the legendary Chteau dYquem were brought to California in 1882 by Charles Wetmore and planted in the Livermore Valley, whose gravely terroir was considered similar