VINEYARD Treehouse, Thorn Ridge, Gap’s Crown, Marshall Ranch, Pratt, Balletto, Mardikian, Winner’s Circle
CLONES 2A, 15, 23, Swan, Calera, Pommard, 113, 114, 115, 828
TRELLISING VSP
SOIL Mainly Goldridge loam
FERMENTATION 81% stainless steel, 11% wood, 8% concrete, 1% whole cluster
ÉLEVAGE 38% new French oak for 15 months, 11% wood cask for 15 months, 1% new Austrian oak for 15 months
ALCOHOL 14.1%
pH 3.62
TA 5.6 g/L
AROMA
A compilation of ripe, red and blue fruit ignites the senses with slight undertones of forest rain.
PALATE
Soft and smooth on the palate with pure electric dark berry flavors and deep, unified tannins add volume to a refined finish.
Our Appellation Series wines exemplify our commitment to exploration and passion for crafting soulful and thoughtprovoking wines that celebrate some of the world’s great terroirs.
The Sonoma Coast is the largest appellation in Sonoma County, strongly influenced by its proximity to the ocean and heavy rainfall—producing more than twice the annual amount of its inland neighbors.
This vintage, we sourced from eight vineyards in both the northern true coastal zone and the southern edge of the appellation. Together, they form a singular wine, distinctively Sonoma Coast, with illuminating, deep hues and a warm medley of boysenberry, blueberry, and fresh-cut strawberry, with a slight undertone of forest rain. To showcase the terrific vintage and purity of each site, we used a balanced selection of fermentation vessels. The resulting Pinot Noir is in beautiful harmony with well-integrated tannins, adding volume to a refined finish with an uplifting presence.
Fact of Note: The harvest window was roughly one month shorter than the previous vintage.
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.
