El Diablo

Vintage Notes

Planted in 2008 by then vineyard manager Ulises Valdez, El Diablo vineyard sits on a ridge above Eastside Road in Russian River Valley. Early in their relationship, he told the Senses team that “when you work hard, the fruit always tastes better.” That holds very true for El Diablo.

Winemaker Notes

“The 2023 El Diablo Vineyard Chardonnay sashays out with gregarious notes of grapefruit, fresh lemons, and orange blossoms, followed by hints of sea spray and coriander seed. The medium to full-bodied palate is wonderfully savory with beautifully knit freshness and a satiny texture, finishing long and saline.”
– 96pts, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Palate