The grapes come from the El Diablo vineyard, which sits on a ridge above Eastside Road in the Russian River Valley AVA. It was planted in 2008 by then-vineyard manager Ulises Valdez. Valdez told the Senses Wines team that fruit always tastes better when you work hard, and that sentiment holds true for the El Diablo vineyard. The vineyard comprises Old Wente Selection Chardonnay clones and is planted in 4'x6' spacing. The soils are gravelly and sandy loam, which offers excellent drainage properties, and a tight clay subsoil retains water to sustain the vines. The warm climate is tempered by the cool coastal breezes and the trademark fog that lingers over the vineyards, bringing moisture and cooling the vines. The result is a long hang-time, during which the vines slowly build aromatic complexity and concentrated flavours superbly balanced by natural, crisp freshness. The vineyard is certified as Sustainably Farmed Grapes, and the grapes are manually harvested.