VINEYARD Cerise, Anderson Valley AVA
CLONES 23, 37, 115, 777, Pommard, Martini
ORIENTATION North East/South West
TRELLISING Cane/VSP
SOIL Yorkville-Squawrock-Withrell complex (loess & silt)
FERMENTATION 45% stainless steel, 32% oak, 23% concrete, 6% whole cluster
ÉLEVAGE 46% new French oak for 18 months, 5% new Austrian oak for 18 months
ALCOHOL 14.2%
pH 3.69
TA 5.65 g/L
AROMA
An inviting bouquet of raspberry and cherry, complemented by hints of fennel and a nuanced infusion of cedar.
PALATE
Opulent yet structured, the palate unveils a mesmerizing core of rhubarb and blood orange, supported by soft, chalky tannins that lead to a long-lasting, enthralling finish.
Cerise Vineyard has emerged as one of Anderson Valley’s most acclaimed vineyards, with hillsides reaching 1,600 feet and exposures that push the vines to their limits. Pinot Noir blocks sit on the eastern side of the valley, facing west, 16 miles from the coast. There is not a single block that rests on flat ground.
From its mesmerizing core of bright, concentrated fruit to its soft, chalky tannins and subtle underlying tension, this wine is classic Cerise. Crafted from six elite clones and fermented in stainless steel, concrete, and oak tanks, this Pinot’s structure draws you in and delights with layers of raspberry and blood orange for a long, fascinating finish.
Fact of Note: 20% of the Cerise Pinot Noir blend was aged in puncheons.
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.
