2025
CONTRAST
Contrast is a perfect example of what is possible in California but nearly outlawed in France: a combination of Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc.
THE STRUCTURE
When it comes to the “different & eclectic” offerings the Fabre brothers were looking to craft, Contrast is nearly the definition. In France, these varietals from Bordeaux, Loire, and Burgundy are competitors. In Paso Robles, their opposing terroirs and characteristics work in harmony to deliver a stunningly unique wine. Crafted in a Chablis manner, the acidity and brightness are garnered from the Chardonnay. The Sauvignon Blanc is allowed an extended ripening to bring about tropical notes. From these two contrasting varietals comes a textured and chalky Chardonnay balanced by crisp fresh notes of the Sauvignon Blanc and a minerally driven, palate-coating finish.
THE BLEND
90% Chardonnay
10% Sauvignon Blanc
Technical Notes
AVA
SLO Coast, Adelaida
Vineyards
Greengate Ranch, Spanish Springs, Parrish
Fermentation
Two weeks in stainless steel and concrete
Aging
Five months in 44% Neutral Oak, 26% Concrete, 20% New French Oak, and 10% Glass Globe
Tasting Notes
Bright and expressive, the 2025 Contrast opens with lifted aromatics of lemon curd, Meyer lemon, and yuzu, layered with hints of sweet pineapple, cantaloupe, and flint. The palate is driven by vibrant acidity and a subtle saline edge that brings energy and lift, carrying citrus and tropical notes through the mid-palate. Fresh pineapple leads into a gentle, rounded richness before finishing zesty and mouthwatering. This wine is precise, invigorating, and effortlessly refreshing.
