VINEYARD Gowan Creek Vineyard, Anderson Valley AVA
CLONES 828, Pommard
ORIENTATION Northeast / Southwest
TRELLISING VSP
SOIL Bearwallow
FERMENTATION 100% stainless steel
ÉLEVAGE 51% new French oak for 16 months, prior to bottling 100% in stainless steel tank for 1 month
ALCOHOL 13.5%
pH 3.52
TA 5.71 g/L
AROMA
Effusive aromas of ripe cherry, fresh herbs, and a hint of cedar. Deeply layered and complex.
PALATE
Serious and rich with silky texture, piercing acidity, and powerful tannins. An unassuming classic.
Gowan Creek Vineyard flourishes in the heart of Anderson Valley. First planted in 2000, the unique terroir of this site brings together elements from both the valley’s warmer regions and its cool, northern “deep end.” This combination of close proximity to the Pacific Ocean and long summer nights creates a wide diurnal temperature, resulting in an incredibly expressive and noteworthy wine.
This unassuming and classic Pinot Noir was produced as an exclusive one-time offering in the 2020 vintage. It is a rich and robust wine with effusive aromas of cedar, spice, and sun-kissed herbs. Powerful tannins and piercing acidity surround a smooth texture, with intense cherry and sweet herbal notes.
Fact of Note: Arrived with nearly ideal chemistry and fermented native to perfection.
SIXTY-FIVE MILES NORTH OF OUR winery in Sebastopol, CA, is the critically-acclaimed little-known AVA of Anderson Valley. Over the past quarter-century, this region has emerged as the source for some of California’s most distinctive wines.
The Estate property, the Cerise Vineyard, is our focal point for the valley. We’ve been long-time fans of the region and are thrilled to be winegrowers here ourselves. Perched on the hills above Boonville in Mendocino County, these 26 blocks planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay cascade over elevations running from 587 to 1620 feet. The warm, sunny days and cool, foggy nights and mornings of the area coupled with unforgiving terrain result in thought-provoking wines that combine a rustic spirit with stunning energy and opulence.
