Winemaker Kamee Knutson's decision to limit new oak to one-third keeps the focus squarely on the cool-climate fruit and the distinctive minerality that has made Sleepy Hollow one of California's most respected Chardonnay vineyards

which opens up the sweeter vanilla and cedar layers beneath the heavy peat smoke

making it a practical option for those prioritizing quantity and mixing versatility over premium sipping character

with its Merlot component adding supple mid-palate weight that Mayacamas' typically 100% Cabernet bottlings do not emphasize

Aroma: Cocoa cookie crumble rises immediately

Smooth Ambler Contradiction Rye 750ML single-malt-whisky Winemaker Kamee Knutson's decision toSmooth Ambler Contradiction Rye 750ML is a 105 proof (52. 5% ABV) blended rye whiskey combining four distinct rye mashbills from three American states. Rated 87 points by Wine Enthusiast, this expression stands apart by deliberately avoiding Kentucky sourced whiskey, instead pulling liquid from Tennessee, Indiana, and Smooth Ambler's own West Virginia distillery. Quick Facts: ABV: 52. 5% (105 Proof) Origin: West Virginia, USA (Multi State Blend)