VINEYARD Gap’s Crown, Treehouse, Bootlegger’s Hill, Keefer Ranch, Giusti Ranch, Zio Tony, Moonshine
CLONES 114, 37, 23, Elite, 115, 667, Swan, 777, 828
TRELLISING VSP
SOIL Goldridge
FERMENTATION 61% stainless steel, 21% concrete, 18% wood, 2% whole cluster
ÉLEVAGE 34% new French oak for 15 months, 12% wood cask for 14 months
ALCOHOL 14.1%
pH 3.57
TA 5.75 g/L
AROMA
Uplifted aromatics. Compelling dark fruit notes of blueberry, blackberry, and boysenberry are coupled with a hint of currant and a seamless touch of vanilla.
PALATE
Vibrant with facets of dark fruit, wildflowers, and earthy layers that add sophistication and create intensity with refined tannins.
Celebrating the cool-climate character and complexity of California’s most revered winegrowing regions, our Appellation Series wines are a study in terroir with soulful elegance and energetic intensity.
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 at the intersection of two tectonic plates.
The vineyards we source from lie in both the southern portion of the appellation and in the northern true coastal zone. Together, they form a singular wine that is distinctively Sonoma Coast with deep flavors, rich texture, and savory spice characteristics. To showcase the terrific vintage and the purity of each site, we used a balanced selection of fermentation vessels. The resulting Pinot Noir has enticing energy with pristine dark fruit, dimension, and a long, driving finish.
Fact of Note: The last date to pick fruit for Sonoma Coast in 2020 was the first date of harvest in 2019.
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.
