With Diatom, Winemaker Greg Brewer seeks to capture Chardonnay in its most pure and unadulterated state. Diatom is named for diatomaceous earth, which is a plankton fossil found in the oceanic landscape of Santa Barbara County.
"Diatom is motivated by the pursuit of subtraction and refinement. It is the polishing of a grain of rice until one has reached its ultimate inner core. Our Sta. Rita Hills marine landscape is stark and so are the wines of its provenance. We strive for a recognition of place with as little disturbance, distraction or interference as possible. The resulting wines have a sense of transparency and a purity of intent and purpose." Greg Brewer Winemaker
Sweet herbs, red cherry skin and currant aromas float out of the glass of the 2020 Involuntary Commitment Red Wine with a dusty and floral essence. Medium to full-bodied and delightful on the palate, this wine is a fantastic value and shows that Washingto...
The 2019 Finis Terrae, celebrating its 30th vintage with a new label, is composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot and 13% Syrah from Alto Maipo. This aged for 15 months in 75% new and 25% second-use French oak barrels. It is complex on the nose, ...