VINEYARD Amber Ridge, Campbell, Castaldi, Giusti, Graham, Jenkins, Keefer, Koplen, Nonella, Stephens, and Stoetz
HARVEST September 7 – October 4
FERMENTATION 5 days average cold-soak time / 14 days average fermentation / 86° F peak
OAK 48% new French oak / 16 months
ALCOHOL 14.6%
pH 3.61
TA 6.4 g/L
AROMA
This beautifully complex wine shows layered aromas of rich, warm fennel and sage spices mingled with the red and dark fresh fruit components of red raspberry, crushed ripe black cherries, and hint of rose petal.
PALATE
This Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is pure, balanced, lush, and focused. Rich chocolate-covered cherries come to the front, while fresh ripe raspberries, pomegranate, and cola develop throughout the palate, all resting generously on the top of the tongue. The lingering finish wraps around your palate with focus and freshness.
The 2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a blend of eleven vineyards that lie in cool areas throughout the Russian River Valley. Russian River Valley is a complex region, and because we source fruit from this diverse area, the Pinot Noir has many layers and complexities.
The wine shows a range of bright red fruits to brambly, voluptuous characteristics—hallmark traits of the appellation. The individual lots are all unique, providing distinct aromas and flavors, which give the blend broad complexity. We recommend drinking this wine between 2014 and 2019.
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.
