Picked October 14th, this was the only fruit to come in after the fires started.  But with the vineyard located 3.5 hours south of us in Monterey County, not to mention in the opposite direction of prevailing winds, smoke was not a factor.  A light vintage in terms of yields, we cofermented the two selections (Alban 1 and Bien Nacido) and opted for about 27% whole cluster.  Five-day cold soak.  Uninoculated fermentation.  After 20 days on the skins, it was pressed to all French oak, 22% new.  Bottled unfined and unfiltered.