"Sixto means rebirth and resurrection.
" -Winemaker Charles Smith Inspired by the story of musician Sixto Rodriguez and the acclaimed documentary film "Searching for Sugar Man," Charles wanted to revive something similarly abandoned but hoping to be rediscovered.
Sixt became a "revitalized Chardonnay project" for winemaker Charles Smith and winegrower Brennon Layton, with the first vintage released in 2014.
The brand is comprised of four outstanding wines: three single vineyard wines (Frenchman Hills, Moxie and Rosa Hills Chardonnay) and a blend of the three (Uncover Chardonnay).
Sixt focuses exclusively on old vine Chardonnay from high altitude, cool climate vineyards in Washington State.
A scent I've never encountered before.
A vineyard where chamomile, lime leaves and limestone fill the air and the luxurious flavors of ripe golden pear, lemon curd and beeswax stretch endlessly. Moxey Vineyards (100%) Planted in 1973, located on the east side of Yakima and north of the town of Moxey.
The west-facing slope is approximately 442m above sea level.
The soil is Moxley silt loam mixed with crushed limestone.
2018 was incredibly good.
This outstanding vintage started mildly and enjoyed a long, dry ripening period in autumn.
This allows the fruit to reach optimum ripeness without losing acid or increasing sugar.
The 2018 wines are outstanding in many ways, from the incredible expression of the whites to the beautiful refined complexity of the reds.
Enjoy Sixt is a brand created by Charles Smith and Brennon Layton, specialising in old vine Chardonnay.
Inspired by the legendary musician Sixto Rodriguez, who rose to fame through the documentary film "Searching for Sugar Man," Sixt is a series created to rediscover the greatness of old-fashioned Washington State Chardonnay, breathe new life into it, and release it to the world.