VINEYARD Giusti Ranch
CLONES 115, 667, 777
ORIENTATION North / South & East / West
TRELLISING Uni-lateral Cordon
SOIL Goldridge
FERMENTATION 31% Concrete vessels / 27% Stainless steel / 25% Wood open tops
ÉLEVAGE 37% New French Oak for 22 months / 6% New Austrian oak for 22 months
ALCOHOL 14.2%
pH 3.57
TA 5.5 g/L
AROMA
Fragrant notes of dark raspberry, blackberry and subtle spices.
PALATE
Beautifully textured, featuring powerful notes of ripe blackberry and raspberry cream pie.
In 2017, Mother Nature delivered a concentrated harvest and our talented team worked tirelessly to bring the fruit in at peak quality. These wines are inspired by our desire to capture the essence of many of California’s best vineyards for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This place-driven focus guides every decision in both vineyard and cellar, and each year we strive to produce exemplary representations of vintage and terroir.
The Giusti family has farmed this eponymous property since the 1870s and have some of the deepest roots you will find in Russian River Valley grape growing. As a Kosta Browne vineyard partner of 15 years, our approach to picking this vineyard relies on intuition and familiarity.
The overall warmer climate of this historic site allows us to craft a wine that resides on the intense side of our wine spectrum. Characterized by impressive depth, strength, and luscious dark fruit qualities, this wine is an homage to the style that gave us international recognition.
Fact of Note: The vessel is concrete, wood, stainless steel.
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.
