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Kevin Olson Vineyard is one of the coldest vineyards in California, which produces the nice acid backbone in the wine. It is located right off Highway 101 in Prunedale and grows in sandy soils. It was planted in 1999 and recently received CCOF Organic certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023 was a record wet season from December through March, so the grapes were picked a full month later than the year before for both vineyards due to the late Spring. The grapes went direct to press and the juice was barrel fermented using only native yeasts. 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