Situated within Monterey County, California, Hames Valley stands as an American Viticultural Area (AVA), forming part of the expansive Monterey AVA. Positioned at the southern terminus of the Salinas Valley, its warmer climate provides an exceptional environment for grape cultivation, shielded from the brisk Pacific Ocean winds. The loamy soil composition fosters the growth of grapes imbued with intense, robust flavors. Notably, Petite Sirah thrives in this locale, yielding a dry, full-bodied wine characterized by elevated tannins and moderate acidity. Exhibiting a compelling interplay of dark fruits, black pepper, and dark chocolate on both the nose and palate, this vintage offers nuanced hints of herbal undertones and black tea.