Aged 16 month in 100 percent French oak barrels, this wine is a combination of several small vineyards nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The concentration of this wine is testimony of the effort these small growers have put forth. This superb wine will continue to improve over the next 5 to 8 years.

Fernwood Cellars resides on 98 acres of land in the Santa Cruz Mountain Appellation and has been in the winemakers family since the 1860s. Originally a homestead, the property was transformed into a vineyard in 1999 and a winery site in 2001. The estate is unique in that it has multiple microclimates within the property boundaries. The winery is located approximately 2.5 miles from the Pacific Ocean as the crow flies, with the Santa Cruz Mountains lying in between.

During the summer, the fog from the ocean creeps up to the mountains each night, skipping over the canyon where the winery is located. As a result, the cold maritime air is pushed in front of the vineyards, cooling off the vines in the evening. This allows us to reap the benefits of the warm summer air, as well as the cool evenings, which, in turn, allows our grapes to mature at a much slower rate than most vineyards. The final result is a selection of balanced wines that display true character and structure.