Inside the Cellar: 2026 Winemaking Update
The 2026 season is already off to a strong start in the cellar, with exciting developments across both sparkling and still wines.
Following harvest, our annual grading revealed exceptional quality in our Pinot Noir lots, setting the stage for a standout year. That strength is already reflected in our rosé blends, which are showing beautiful aromatics and elegance.
Tirage season is well underway, with 65% of blending complete and 15% of tirage bottling finished. This year also marks the introduction of our new tirage robot, streamlining the process and allowing our team to focus more on the craft.
Innovation continues to play a key role. A new Chenin Blanc, tiraged in January, brings texture, aromatics, and signature character, while returning favorites like Rouge, Cremoso, and Barrica are back in the lineup—Rouge already showing stunning color.
In the cellar, we’re also evaluating barrel programs for our still wines and working on a new single vineyard Pinot Noir, further exploring site expression.
With strong fruit, exciting innovation, and steady progress in tirage, the year ahead is shaping up to be one to watch.
