VINEYARD Treehouse, Russian River Valley AVA
CLONES Swan, 37, Pommard, 23
SOIL Franciscan
FERMENTATION 40% stainless steel, 10% concrete, 50% oak; 12% whole cluster
ÉLEVAGE 55% new French oak & 45% neutral oak for 18 months, then 100% of the blend was aged for one month in stainless steel.
ALCOHOL 13.8%
pH 3.51
TA 5.81 g/L
AROMA
Damson plum and blackberry jam, with dark chocolate and cooked figs.
PALATE
Concentrated dark fruit, precise and mouthwatering, with a long, focused finish.
Tucked into a grove of redwoods and cypress, Treehouse spans fourteen acres of Franciscan soil. Planted in 2006, it’s long been a favorite of our winemaker, Julien Howsepian.
Fermented utilizing 12% whole cluster, this Pinot Noir is beautifully layered and complex. It was aged for 18 months in 55% new French oak and then spent a final month in stainless steel before going to bottle.
Damson plum, blackberry jam, dark chocolate, and cooked figs lead into a concentrated, precise, and mouthwatering palate with a long, focused finish.
THE RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY IS hallowed ground for lovers of great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Here, the vines are submersed in clockwork fog and daytime temperature swings, which preserve the natural acidity essential to elegant, age-worthy wines. We work with a handful of the most beloved vineyards from this remarkable wine region considered by many to be the heartland of California Pinot Noir.
Within Russian River Valley, in a town tucked away from the main roads, you’ll find a community ranging from writer to artisan. The town of Graton is an area where local winemakers and growers take a respite and enjoy some of the many popular yet under-the-radar restaurants. During harvest, the little town is full of life and bustling.
With soaring aromas and pure, exquisite flavors, these are incredible wines from a not-to-be-missed vintage.
– Julien Howsepian
