VINEYARD Bootlegger’s Hill, Balleto Watertrough, Burnside Balleto, Freestone Pasterale, Freestone Quarter Moon, Gap’s Crown, Kanzler, Thorn Ridge, Marshall, Sexton
FERMENTATION 75% Stainless Steel open tops / 19% Concrete open tops / 7% Wood open tops / 6% Whole Cluster
OAK 44% New French Oak for 15 months / 16% Concrete tank for 10 months / 2% Wood tank
ALCOHOL 14.0%
pH 3.59
TA 6.4 g/L
AROMA
Baked mixed berries with hints of cacao nibs and raw black currants tease the senes. Secondary aromas of forest floor and Herbs de Provence shine through to delight.
PALATE
Loganberries and Santa Rosa Plums are electric on the palate. Silky tannins for a long, smooth finish.
The Sonoma Coast appellation overlaps with that of the Russian River Valley in many places and is similarly shaped by the ocean. Local geology can be complex here, a direct result of being located on the intersection of two tectonic plates. For this wine, we find ourselves drawn to vineyards that are particularly influenced by the Pacific Ocean and are fortunate to work with some spectacular sites. Together, they form a singular wine that is distinctively Sonoma Coast.
The vineyards we source from lie in both the southern portion of the appellation and in the northern true coastal zone. In the southern area, the Petaluma Wind Gap and the San Pablo Bay drive cooler temperatures and provide us with deep flavors and richly textured wines. The vineyards from the coastal reaches contribute more of the savory and spice characteristics that we love as well as great structure and poise.
Fact of Note: Sourced from the Western Edge of Sebastopol Hills and Freestone.
THE SONOMA COAST, WHICH OVERLAPS with the Russian River Valley and stretches all the way to the windswept edge of the Pacific Ocean, has emerged as a hub for cool-climate wines. The vineyards are planted using the finest modern clones and viticultural techniques and have rapidly earned the region acclaim for producing some of the world’s most extraordinary Pinot Noirs.
A deserving pitstop along the Sonoma Coast is the picturesque town of Bodega. Made famous by Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” this little town is also known for incredible food from talented chefs focused on local, seasonal brilliance.
