VINEYARD Treehouse Vineyard
CLONES Swan, 37, 23
ORIENTATION North / East
TRELLISING VSP
SOIL Clay
FERMENTATION 51% wood, 49% stainless steel, 22% whole cluster
ÉLEVAGE 40% new French oak for 16 months, 7% concrete for 16 months, prior to bottling 60% wood cask for 3 months
ALCOHOL 14.2%
pH 3.46
TA 5.7 g/L
AROMA
Deeply focused with ripe raspberry, pomegranate, and dark cherry that thoughtfully enfolds your senses.
PALATE
Amazing agility with integrated tannins and a rounded texture that finishes with subtle notes of herbs and cinnamon. A youthful wine that will age with grace.
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 meant there was no need for a source of water. To this day, water must be carted up to the vineyard to hydrate 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 an extremely concentrated Pinot Noir in 2019. From start to finish, picking took one month to complete. Alluring aromas of ripe raspberry, pomegranate, and dark cherry highlight the impressive structure with a youthful core and integrated tannins. A vibrant and round texture finishes with subtle notes of savory herbs and cinnamon.
Fact of Note: One individual lot went completely through carbonic fermentation.
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.
