2024 Avant-Garde Rosé

The growing season began with abundant rains and continued with a short frost season and mild spring weather. The winter rain allowed for full reservoirs and healthy canopies in the vineyards, and moderate summer temperatures with occasional short periods of heat were perfect conditions to ripen a slightly above-average crop of very high-quality fruit. With a brief July heat spike, the 2024 vintage began ripening stages earlier than usual, but moderate temperatures then allowed for steady ripening until our official 38th harvest commenced on August 14, a typical start date. We experienced warmer temperatures in the first week of September and worked quickly to bring in the grapes for our still Pinot Noir program. Overall, we are very optimistic about the 2024 vintage, and we are grateful for two consecutive vintages of ample quantity with excellent quality.