Outward Valdiguié 2022

Shell Creek Vineyard was planted in 1971, making it one of the first vineyards in San Luis Obispo County. Organically farmed, this remote site in the Paso Robles Highlands District sits beneath limestone cliffs featuring marine fossils — after which the vineyard was named. The soils and elevation give the fruit a distinctive mineral character that is unmistakable in the glass.

The Valdiguié grapes were fermented with native yeast in a carbonic maceration style. After 10 undisturbed days, the wine was pressed to tank overnight before moving to neutral oak barrels. After 7 months, it was bottled without fining or filtration.

Only 302 cases produced.

Grape: Valdiguié | Vineyard: Shell Creek, Paso Robles Highlands | Planted: 1971 | Farming: Organic | Style: Carbonic maceration | Vintage: 2022