The Royal Nonesuch Farm
2021 Red - SOLD OUT

Notes: This wine captures the wild, yet peaceful identity of this incredible vineyard. Exotic aromas of lavender, blackberry, adobo, black pepper, and petrichor soar from the glass. The palate packs flavors of blueberry, orange peel, sassafras, and hints of citronella. Supple and profound, the mid-palate builds toward a dense mouthfeel that is juxtaposed by salinity and driving acidity.

Blend: 70% Grenache, 17% Graciano, 12% Syrah, 1% Clairette Blanche

Vineyard: 100% Estate – York Mountain.

Fermentation: Cold soaked for 5 days, then wild fermented in concrete tanks and oak foudre with twice daily pumpovers or delestages. 15 days total maceration. Fermented 37% whole cluster. Bottled without fining or filtration.

Cooperage & Elevage: Aged for 20 months in 225L and 500L barrels, 10% new French oak.

Alc: 14.5% | pH: 3.64 | TA: 5.5 g/l

Bottling Date: May 1th, 2023

Cases Produced: 419

SRP: $65

The Royal Nonesuch Farm
2021 White - SOLD OUT

Notes: This mind-boggling complex Clairette Blanche opens with notes of roasted pistachio, kiwi, white miso, and fennel pollen. Flavors of zesty pineapple, tangerine peel, brioche, and toasty spices intermingle on the palette. On entry, the mouthfeel is broad and rich but is quickly focused with precise acidity on the stunning finish.

Blend: 100% Clairette Blanche

Vineyard: 100% Estate – York Mountain.

Fermentation: Foot Stomped and cold soaked for 24 hours before being directly pressed to barrels for wild fermentation. Bottled without fining or filtration.

Cooperage & Elevage: Aged for 20 months in 33% new French oak barrels.

Alc: 13.5% | pH: 3.30 | TA: 5.8 g/l

Bottling Date: May 2nd, 2023

Cases Produced: 84

SRP: $55

The Royal Nonesuch Farm
2020 Red - SOLD OUT

Notes: Exotic aromas of black cherry, cracked pepper, orange zest, pine sap, and Oaxacan mole soar from the glass. The palate boasts scintillating flavors of blackberry, lavender, cocoa powder, and Pamplona chorizo. The surprisingly rich midpalate seamlessly transitions, with just the right amount of tannins, into a persistent and elegant finish.

Blend: 73% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 5% Graciano, 2% Clairette Blanche

Vineyard: 100% Estate – York Mountain.

Fermentation: Cold soaked for 3 days with twice daily pumpovers, then wild fermented in concrete tanks and foudre with twice daily pumpovers or delestages. 13 days total maceration. Fermented 27% whole cluster. Bottled without fining or filtration.

Cooperage & Elevage: Aged for 20 months in 225L and 500L barrels, 10% new French oak.

Alc: 14.4% | pH: 3.86 | TA: 5.5 g/l

Bottling Date: May 6th, 2022

Cases Produced: 410

SRP: $65

The Royal Nonesuch Farm
2020 White - SOLD OUT

Notes: Brightly pitched aromas of melon, tuberose, roasted pistachio, Asian pear, and lime introduce this refined white. The palate is filled with flavors of white peach, honeycomb, sea salt, and flint. The weighty midpalate is pierced with precise acidity along the way to the silky, lingering finish.

Blend: 100% Clairette Blanche

Vineyard: 100% Estate – York Mountain.

Fermentation: Foot Stomped and cold soaked for 24 hours before being directly pressed to barrels for wild fermentation. Twice weekly battonage for 10 months. Bottled without fining or filtration.

Cooperage & Elevage: Aged for 16 months in 33% new French oak barrels.

Alc: 13.2% | pH: 3.43 | TA: 6.2 g/l

Bottling Date: January 3rd, 2022

Cases Produced: 69

SRP: $55

The Royal Nonesuch Farm
2019 Red - SOLD OUT

Notes: Dark and brooding aromas of violets, blackberry, pepper and olive tapenade introduce the 4th vintage from the Royal Nonesuch Farm. Flavors of black cherry, seared ribeye, and wild mushrooms intermingle with a hint of chaparral and hoisin. The midpalate is concentrated, with a compelling velvety texture that freshens on the very long finish.

Blend: 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 28% Graciano, 2% Clairette Blanche

Vineyard: 100% Estate – York Mountain.

Fermentation: Cold soaked for 5 days with twice daily pumpovers, then wild fermented in concrete tanks and foudre with twice daily pumpovers or delestages. 15 days total maceration. Fermented 45% whole cluster. Bottled without fining or filtration.

Cooperage & Elevage: Aged for 20 months in 225L barrels, 16% new French oak.

Alc: 14.6% | pH: 3.84 | TA: 5.4 g/l

Bottling Date: May 6th, 2021

Cases Produced: 229

SRP: $65

The Royal Nonesuch Farm
2019 White - SOLD OUT

Notes: A wonderful mix of citrus and savory elements intermingle on the nose: lemon peel, miso, lime, flint and roasted pistachio. This Clairette Blanche packs flavors of pomelo, brioche, muddled Asian pear, and bouillon. The palate offers an unctuous texture that is cut with precise acidity and impressive length.

Blend: 100% Clairette Blanche

Vineyard: 100% Estate – York Mountain.

Fermentation: Foot Stomped and cold-soaked for 24 hours before being direct-pressed to barrel for wild fermentation. Twice weekly battonage for 10 months. Bottled without fining or filtration.

Cooperage & Elevage: Aged for 20 months in 50% new French oak barrel.

Alc: 14.1% | pH: 3.32 | TA: 6.1 g/l

Bottling Date: May 6th, 2021

Cases Produced: 45

SRP: $55

2018 Red - Sold Out

Released Fall 2020

Notes: The 2018 Royal Nonesuch Farm Red opens up with a gorgeous nose of blackberry sorbet, cracked pepper, spring flowers, fresh-turned earth, brown-eyed women and red grenadine. The wine hits the palate with an extraordinarily seamless display of rich, pure fruit and a full-bodied, multilayered texture. Yet, it remains light on its feet as the silky, soft and long finish leaves you with lingering spice.

Blend: 67% Grenache, 18% Syrah, 14% Graciano, 1% Clairette Blanche

Vineyard: 100% Estate – York Mountain.

Fermentation: Cold soaked for 7 days with twice daily pumpovers, then wild fermented in concrete tanks and foudre with twice daily pumpovers or delestages. 17 days total maceration. Fermented 60% whole cluster. Bottled without fining or filtration.

Cooperage & Elevage: Aged for 20 months in 500L barrels, 10% new Hungarian oak.

Alc: 14.6% | pH: 3.83 | TA: 5.1 g/l

Bottling Date: May 12, 2020

Cases Produced: 481

SRP: $55

2018 White — Sold Out

Released Fall 2020

Notes: The 2018 Royal Nonesuch Farm White is a wine of staggering complexity and richness, offering aromas of brioche, kiwi, pistachio, caramel apple and fresh bay leaf. This 100% Clairette Blanche sports flavors of brothy miso, shortbread, poached pear and preserved orange. The full-bodied and vibrant finish clings to the palate long after the wine is gone.

Blend: 100% Clairette Blanche

Vineyard: 100% Estate – York Mountain.

Fermentation: Foot stomped and cold soaked for 24 hours before being direct-pressed to barrel for wild fermentation. Twice weekly battonage for 10 months. Bottled without fining or filtration.

Cooperage & Elevage: Aged for 20 months in 1 new French oak barrel.

Alc: 14.1% | pH: 3.41 | TA: 5.9 g/l

Bottling Date: May 12, 2020

Cases Produced: 23

SRP: $55

2017 Red - Sold Out

Released Fall 2019

Notes: This is the wine we set out to make when we planted the Royal Nonesuch Farm. It is suspenseful — with an elegant and sultry nose but a powerful and luscious texture. An absolutely stunning bouquet of violets, raspberries, black pepper and anise introduce this seductive wine. The palate swaggers with flavors of blackberry, cocoa, chaparral and lavender as it evolves into a seamless, round, yet bright finish that lasts for days (if we could just keep from drinking it all tonight).

Blend: 48% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Graciano, 2% Clairette Blanche

Vineyard: 100% Estate – York Mountain.

Fermentation: Cold soaked for 7 days with twice daily pumpovers, then wild fermented in concrete tanks and foudre with daily pumpovers or delestages. 17 days of total maceration. Fermented with 40% whole clusters. Bottled without fining or filtration.

Cooperage & Elevage: Aged for 18 months in used 500L, 320L and 225L barrels.

Alc: 14.8% | pH: 3.82 | TA: 5.6 g/l

Bottling Date: April 2nd, 2019

Cases Produced: 327

SRP: $55

SRP: $55

2016 Red - Sold Out

Released Fall 2018

Notes: This powerhouse wine offers up an intoxicating nose of crushed violets, peppercorns, blackberries and seared ribeye. Flavors of blueberries, black licorice and espresso give way to a full-bodied, seamless and gorgeously textured mid-palate. This is a wine of great complexity and power, but also of purity and nuance – And while it is drinking fantastic now, it will benefit from a few years in your cellar.

Blend: 50% Syrah, 30% Graciano, 20% Grenache

Vineyard: 100% Estate – York Mountain.

Fermentation: Cold soaked for 7-days with twice daily pumpovers, then wild fermented in concrete tanks with twice daily delestages. 3-week total maceration. Fermented 25% whole cluster. Unfiltered.

Cooperage & Elevage: Aged for 22 months in neutral 500L oak puncheons.

Alc: 14.6% | pH: 3.67 | TA: 6.2 g/l

Bottling Date: June 1st, 2018

Cases Produced: 136

SRP: $55