Fred Scherrer is a rarity in modern-day Sonoma County: a true one-man operation who makes unfined, unfiltered wines of incredible intensity from old vine plots planted by previous generations of his family. The 2018 "Old & Mature Vines" is precisely that, as it issues from a vineyard planted in 1912. There's actually bit of lift in the 2018 vintage, making it quite food-friendly, and it integrates its typically robust 14.5% alcohol effortlessly, with no signs of heat on the finish. If you've never experienced a Scherrer wine, here's a chance to begin your exploration of one of California's greatest wineries that's flown under the radar for almost 30 years.