93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Located in the cool climate of Carneros, the single vineyard source for our Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is 5 miles from the San Pablo Bay. Coastal proximity allows for cool daytime temperatures in the vineyard which results in excellent physiological ripening. This allows natural aromatics to be preserved in the wine of great natural acidity and rich flavor. Our Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a blend of three different clones: 115, 667, and 777. The combination of all three clones creates a wine of great depth and structure while maintaining the beautiful high-toned red fruits expected from Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.
Inviting and expressive aromas of bright wild strawberry and raspberry are combined with hints of savory sage and rose petals. The palate is smooth and richly flavored with a mix of dark berries, mushrooms, and dried cedar. Hints of graphite and sea salt bring another dimension that comes together with a bright acidity driving a long, lively finish.
The full expression of the site is what drives us in the decisions for each wine we produce. All lots of Pinot Noir undergo an extended cold soak until native yeasts begin a spontaneous fermentation in open-top fermenters. De-stemmed grapes are punched down by hand once to twice per day. Our small lot fermentations take upwards of a month to finish, before a light pressing to barrel for their aging. Our Pinot Noir remains in 100% French oak barrels (10% new) for 8 months prior to bottling.
Inviting and expressive aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, savory sage, rose petal
