Ambullneo founder Greg Linn's favorite definition of the verb blend is 'to pass imperceptibly into one another; to harmonize.'

Ambullneo Vineyards uses that definition as its core philosophy - that is, to blend and not be site specific.  Not being at the mercy of single vineyards enhances the quality of every vintage.  Yes, great vineyards can make great wines.  But adeptly blending several great vineyards creates unique wines of exceptional character.  What if Burgundy could blend La Tache, Musigny and Chambertin?  Just imagine the results.

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Announcing pre-sales of 2005 Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard Pinot Noir – the first vineyard designated wine in our history.  

Yes, we are known as a cuvee house, so this release is rare indeed.  We are making this exception for two reasons.  One, Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard fruit is extraordinary, highly sought-after and costly (though deservedly so).  Two, acquiring pinot from this amazing Santa Maria Valley site requires that we designate bottles that feature the vineyard