2018 The Descendants

In the past, this wine blended two-thirds Viognier with one-third Verdelho. When we learned this year that we are no longer able to source Verdelho, we decided it was time to do something we had always discussed – turn Descendants into a blend of Rhone varietals. The intense quince, pear and white blossom characters of Viognier still play the lead role in the blend. But they are now accentuated with Roussanne, which adds a layer of richness and spice, while Grenache Blanc gives the wine acidity, focus and a beautiful citrus note. It’s not the most common blend you’ll see, but we think it’s delicious.