VINEYARD Boudreaux, Charles Ranch, El Diablo, Keefer, Laguna Valdez, Ritchie, Zio Tony
HARVEST August 8 – September 10, 2015
FERMENTATION 100% native yeast / 74% barrel
fermented (2% in cigar) / 26% concrete tank fermented
OAK 26% new French oak for 14 months / 26% aged in concrete tank
ALCOHOL 14.2%
pH 3.33
TA 6.6 g/L
BOTTLING DATE December 15 – 16, 2016
AROMA
Citrus zest, whetstone, flint and intensely aromatic meyer lemon. Spice, lemongrass.
PALATE
Focused and bright acidity fills the palate with rich lemon meringue. Citrus fruits and minerality lend grip and poise.
The marine influence that follows the Russian River inland from the Pacific coast is a powerful attribute of this region. The fog helps keep nights cool and offers vines a break from daytime temperatures. The famous The marine influence that follows the Russian River inland from the Pacific coast is a powerful attribute of this region. The fog helps keep nights cool and offers vines a break from daytime temperatures. The famous
Chardonnay vineyards that we work with for this wine are from the coolest parts of the Russian River Valley. Here, fruit is allowed to mature a little more gracefully on the vine, which we find offers us more intensely
focused flavors and generous natural acidity.
This vintage, we sought more freshness and focus through the use of concrete to age an increased percentage of the finished wine. We feel that this allows certain vineyards to show more of their true character so that the finished wines preserve more of their charm. Every grape hits Hwy 116 to get here.
Fact of Note: 100% native yeast—low and slow.
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.
