2018 Robert Sinskey, ‘Abraxas’ Scintilla Vineyard, Sonoma, CA

Producer: Founded in 1988 by Dr. Bob Sinskey, an ophthalmic surgeon, trying to retire from medicine to be a grape grower, but as he was an in demand surgeon, he had his son manage things & finally take over the operation in 1996.  Robert converted the vineyards to organic farming & focuses on being a sustainable farm, his wife Maria, an acclaimed chef & cook book author, cooks at the winery & farms the organic gardens. The winemaker Jeff Virnig crafts wines staying true to the vineyard & varietal.

Name: Abraxas – the supreme deity, the ruler of all the 365 circles of creation ‘ the number 365 corresponds to the numerical value of the seven Greek letters that form the word Abraxas’

Place:  The Scintilla Vineyard in Carneros, Sonoma, CA

Farming: Regenerative organic farming, Certified Fish Friendly Farming & C.C.O.F ( California Certified Organic)

Varietal: A blend of Alsatian varieties, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc & Gewürztraminer.

Winemaking: Each variety is handpicked at night, fermented separately then blended.

Tasting Notes: Floral Bouquet – Richly Textured – Stoney Minerals – Complex & Layered – Dry Finish