2018 Idlewild Fox Hill Vineyard Barbera, Mendocino, USAABOUT THIS WINEThe climate with Fox Hill Vineyards is marked by a clash of maritime and continental influence. At 1500 feet of elevation, the vineyard often looks down on the fog hugging the valley below, or transversely, the cooling winds run along the ridge as the heat sinks on warmer days. The soils are comprised of deep fractured sandstone with veins of schist. Thevine roots work hard to push deep into the rock, and in turn, a powerful core can be

He defied traditionists and forged his own path believing that barbera was worthy of the best sites and could therefore produce a world class wine

In addition to focusing on single parcel wines

bruised hands

with help from only a handful of employees

which can damage glassware over time

Each grape brings a specific characteristic to the final wine

Grapes are hand harvested sustainably in small boxes in October

or cellar it for up to a decade for added dimension

precise bottle of white wine

bought the abandoned winery and vineyard just below the Perrone property

largely due to Aubert’s advocacy over the years

a dose of ‘liqueur d’expédition’ is added to confer the style wich is required: brut