VINEYARD Giusti Ranch
CLONES 115, 667, 777
ORIENTATION North/South & East/West
TRELLISING Uni-lateral cordon
SOIL Goldridge
FERMENTATION 53% concrete, 31% stainless steel, 8% whole cluster
OAK 23% new French oak for 16 months, Finished in 100% wood tank for 4 months
ALCOHOL 14.2%
pH 3.48
TA 6.11 g/L
AROMA
Juicy blackberry and ripe cherry bouquet with finely delineated fruit unfolding. Hints of lemon zest and sugar pine.
PALATE
Broad and intensely structured. Impressive tension and focus with a long, flavorful, balanced finish.
The Giusti family has farmed this eponymous property since the 1870s and has some of the deepest roots in Russian River Valley grape growing. Located in a somewhat warmer region of the Russian River Valley, and featuring ideal Goldridge soils, this historic property consistently delivers one of our most sumptuous Pinot Noirs.
As the vines have evolved, this wine has become ever-more appealing and complex, with a gorgeous bouquet of crushed blackberry, cherry, and sugar pine flavors. To underscore the balance and crystalline purity of this deeply structured Pinot, the wine was given additional aging after blending in large oak casks.
Fact of Note: Vine age ranges from 10-18 years.
THE RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY IS hallowed ground for lovers of great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Here, the vines are submersed in clockwork fog and daytime temperature swings, which preserve the natural acidity essential to elegant, age-worthy wines. We work with a handful of the most beloved vineyards from this remarkable wine region considered by many to be the heartland of California Pinot Noir.
Within Russian River Valley, in a town tucked away from the main roads, you’ll find a community ranging from writer to artisan. The town of Graton is an area where local winemakers and growers take a respite and enjoy some of the many popular yet under-the-radar restaurants. During harvest, the little town is full of life and bustling.
