2022 The Descendants

After a few early vintages searching for itself, the Descendants found an identity as a Rhone blend back in 2018. While its composition still changes slightly from year to year, the goal is always to make a delicious, versatile wine with a nice balance of richer characters from the likes of Viognier and Roussane and more focused, crisp varietals like Picpoul and Grenache Blanc. Viogner from multiple vineyards forms the base of this vintage with classic notes of white blossom, pineapple and pear. Picpoul Blanc adds lots of crisp acidity and lemony citrus characters. The small dashes of Grenache Blanc and Roussanne from the Sierra Bonita Vineyard contribute more citrus, a note of green melon and another textural layer on the palate. The blend was aged entirely in stainless steel this year to preserve the intense aromatics and freshness of this delicious wine. This is a complex and balanced wine suited for any occasion!