2023 I. Brand "Escolle Vineyard" Santa Lucia Highlands Gamay Noir

100% whole cluster: this captivating Gamay comes from the upper slopes of Escolle, on the rockiest soils with flecks of granite. A Gamay that shows intrigue and intensity, with the elegant, fresh blue fruit lurking in the background: white pepper, crushed stone, and upright, juicy, red berries. Refinement meets a sort of sauvage rusticity. Shows incredible potential for the variety here in the SLH.