VINEYARD Thorn Ridge Ranch, Sonoma Coast AVA
CLONES 667, Swan, 115
TRELLISING VSP
SOIL Goldridge loam, Steinbeck loam
FERMENTATION 60% oak, 40% concrete
ÉLEVAGE 32% new French oak for 13 months
ALCOHOL 14.1%
pH 3.68
TA 5.8 g/L
AROMA
A fascinating bouquet of red pluot, blackberry, and macerated strawberry, enveloped by warm baking spices and a hint of French sage.
PALATE
A melange of raspberry, pomegranate, and orange zest with bright acidity and well-integrated tannins culminate in an exquisite fruit-driven finish.
Thorn Ridge Ranch, a crown jewel of our Sonoma Coast wines, embodies the pinnacle of complexity within our portfolio. Dry-farmed on hillsides that attract cooling sea air and fog, this vineyard produces a wine of exceptional structure and aging potential. The 2022 vintage elevates the vineyard’s unique character and enduring charm.
Fermented in a complex array of stainless steel, concrete, and oak vessels and then aged for 15 months, this wine is full of character and mystique.
Intriguing aromas of red pluot, blackberry, and macerated strawberry are complemented by warm baking spice and a touch of French sage. The palate reveals rich, supple fruit accented by bright acidity and well-integrated tannins, with a powerful, extended finish
Fact of Note: Thorn Ridge Ranch is comprised solely of oak and concrete ferments.
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.
