Wine
Notes

2021 Pinot Noir

Sta Rita Hills

Fermentation: 100% stainless steel open tops

Time in Barrel: 15 months | 45% new French oak | 30% once used French oak |25% several times used French oak

Clones: 667, Pommard, 2A

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Alluring aromas of strawberry compote interwoven with bright red raspberry, fresh tangerine and light cinnamon spice and earth.

Mouth: Delicate and layered with flavors of rhubarb, ripe plum, and black cherry, with whispering notes of green tea. A soft pillowy texture with seamlessly integrated tannins, assertive structure, and a memorable lasting finish.

Recommended Drinking Age: Three to five years after release although will age gracefully over the next 10 years when properly cellared. Should you wish to enjoy sooner, we recommend decanting for one hour.

2021 Pinot Noir

Santa Lucia Highlands

Fermentation: 100% stainless steel open top

Time in Barrel: 15 months | 45% new French oak | 30% once used French oak |25% several times used French oak

Clones: Pisoni, 23, 667

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Inviting aromas of deep cherry and raspberry, accented with savory and warm spice characters of nutmeg and clove, layered with soft gardenia and hints of lavender.

Mouth: Juicy red fruits envelop the palate with a velvety texture, layered with citrus and candied orange peel, contoured by a balanced minerality and earthy notes leading to a notably commanding finish.

Recommended Drinking Age: Three to five years after release although will age gracefully over the next 10 years when properly cellared. Should you wish to enjoy sooner, we recommend decanting for an hour.

2021 Pinot Noir

Russian River Valley

Fermentation: 85% Stainless steel open tops | 6% concrete open tops | 9% wood open top tank

Time in barrel: 15 months | 42% new French oak | 20% once used French oak |35% several times used French oak | 3% wood tank

Clones: 23, 667, 777, 115, 37

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Deep red plum notes interwoven with bright cherry and mist of tangerine peel.

Mouth:  Bursting cranberry and ripe black cherry are gracefully accented with freshly baked gingersnaps and vibrant flavors of blood orange citrus. Richly concentrated with layers of complexity and a luxurious texture of plush red velvet, complemented by seamlessly integrated tannins and balanced acidity.  

Recommended Drinking Age: Three to five years after release although will age gracefully over the next 10 years when properly cellared. Should you wish to enjoy sooner, we recommend decanting for an hour.

2021 Pinot Noir

Oregon

Fermentation: 24% concrete | 76% stainless steel tank

Time in barrel: 16 months | 45% new French oak | 20% once used French oak |35% several times used French oak

Clones: 667, Pommard

TASTING NOTES:

Nose:

Enticing aromas of dark chocolate, red cherry and dusty cocoa powder, with clementine citrus zest and grand marnier, reminiscent of chocolate covered cherries.

Mouth:  

Precise flavors of cranberry and crunchy red pomegranate accompanied by subtle notes of cocoa and spice. An engaging weight and mouthfeel with soft tannins and an elegant structure with a resonating finish.

Recommended Drinking Age: Three to five years after release although will age gracefully over the next 10 years when properly cellared. Should you wish to enjoy sooner, we recommend decanting for an hour.

2021 Chardonnay

Russian River Valley

Fermentation: 7% concrete egg | 15% concrete amphora | 41% new French oak | 24% once filled French oak | 13% several times used French oak

Time in Barrel: 15 months| 41% new French oak |24% once used French oak | 13% several times used French oak |22% concrete vessel

Clones: Hudson Wente, Spring Mtn, Hyde Wente

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Intoxicating aromas of fresh apricot, delicate white peach, and tropical lychee layered with soft white floral notes.

Mouth: Decadent flavors of juicy Asian pear, peach cobbler, and lemon curd. Savory and mouth-watering with a vibrant minerality and opulent texture that coat the palate with an attractive weight with a noticeable and elegant tannin structure.

Recommended Drinking Age: Ready to enjoy now, although will reach optimal expression in 1-3 years and cellar well over the next 5 years.

2020 Pinot Noir

Sta. Rita Hills

Fermentation: 76% Stainless steel open tops | 14% concrete open tops | 10% wood open top tank

Time in barrel: 15 months | 40% new French oak | 29% once used French oak |31% twice used French oak

Nose: Inviting aromas of pomegranate, fresh tangerine juice and cranberry, entwined with black cardamom spice, violets, birch bark, and raw honeycomb.

Mouth: Lush flavors of red raspberry and rhubarb give way to an alluring, velvety mouthfeel. Ripe plum and dark cherry are seamlessly layered with faint notes of black tea, wrapped around soft, pillowy tannins. Vibrant, with pure concentration culminating in a memorable, lingering finish.

Recommended Drinking Age: Three to five years after release although will age gracefully over the next 10 years when properly cellared. Should you wish to enjoy sooner, we recommend decanting for two to three hours.

2020 Chardonnay

Russian River Valley

Fermentation: 12% Concrete Egg | 25% Concrete Amphora | 26% new French oak | 10% once filled French oak

Time in barrel: 15 months| 26% new French oak |10% Once used French oak | 37% Several times Used French Oak |27% Concrete Vessel

Nose: Delicate aromas of fresh lychee, orange blossom and juicy white peach, layered with shavings of limestone, white plum, and young buds of chrysanthemum flower.

Mouth: Rich notes of ripe Asian pear and honeysuckle, with subtle touches of white mulberry and chamomile tea. A luxurious texture and round mouthfeel balanced by lively minerality, and an intensely elegant finish.

Recommended Drinking Time: Ready to enjoy now, although will reach optimal expression in 1-3 years and cellar well over the next 5 years.

2019 Pinot Noir

Russian River Valley

Fermentation: 75% Stainless steel open tops | 25% concrete open tops | 5% whole cluster

Time in barrel: 16 months | 44% new French oak | 23% once used French oak |30% twice used French oak | 5% Concrete Tank

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Boysenberry and cherry with light pastry cobbler and gentle aromas of savory spice, aged black tea and vanilla bean.

Mouth: Black cherry and juicy red plum intertwined with fresh earth and faint tobacco leaf. A seductive broad texture with vibrant acidity and a silky soft mouthfeel, followed by a suede finish with an earthy characteristic and a balancing high tone. Well-rounded with subtle, finely integrated tannins.

Recommended Drinking Age: Three to five years after release although will age gracefully over the next 10 years when properly cellared. Should you wish to enjoy sooner, we recommend decanting for two to three hours.