The McDermaid Vineyard sits above 1200’ in elevation with vines that enjoy abundant sunshine during the day, but – due to the cool breezes that drop over the Mayacamas Mountains – temperatures plummet at night. These huge diurnal shifts in temperature lead to intensely flavored wines. This is especially true of the appellation’s most celebrated grape variety, Sauvignon Blanc, where the elevation, UV exposure, and massive temperature swings help create wines with wonderful crispness and clarity, but also with an amazing depth of flavors.