VINEYARD Treehouse
CLONES Swan, 37, 23, Calera, Pommard, 9A5, 828
ORIENTATION North/East
TRELLISING VSP
SOIL Clay
FERMENTATION 39% stainless steel, 25% concrete to preserve delicate flavors & 13% wood
OAK Aged 45% new French oak & 7% new Austrian oak for 22 months
ALCOHOL 14.1%
pH 3.50
TA 5.70 g/L
AROMA
Brilliant, pure fruit, with notes of black plum, wild raspberry, rich cherry, and baking spices.
PALATE
Long and broad, with fresh blueberry and black cherry undertones. Elegant, with tremendous depth and alluring acidity.
Eight miles from the Pacific Ocean, at an elevation just above the coastal fog, our 14- acre Treehouse Vineyard is set in the heartland of the Russian River Valley. Previously, this land was used for grazing cattle, which means there was no need for a source of water. To this day, water must be carted up to the vineyard to water the vines which were first planted in 2006. Bounded by cypress trees and majestic redwoods, this site is a natural masterpiece, shaped by sun-kissed days and unique iron-rich soils that create a Pinot Noir with profound depth and complexity.
Treehouse Vineyard produced a sensational Pinot Noir in 2017, with alluring aromas of black plum, ripe, wild raspberry and baking spices. Seductive flavors of fresh blueberry and black cherry bloom upon the palate, revealing delicate notes of French oak and spice which frame a complex, lingering finish.
Fact of Note: Fruit was 100% destemmed to elevate freshness
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.
