98 PTS – Wine Review Online

Winemaker Notes

Beautifully complex and aromatic, this wine displays a medley of raspberry, blackberry and plum flavors, as well as deeper notes of wild mushrooms and earthy forest floor. Beautifully integrated French oak lifts the palate, with supple fine-grained tannins framing the lush fruit and carrying the wine to an impeccably balanced berry and spice finish.

Production

On the Sonoma Coast, 2018 was a stellar vintage that started with a cool winter, followed by a relatively temperate summer that allowed for lovely hangtime and a longer growing season. The length of the season ensured that the grapes developed ideal tannins and flavors. While much-needed winter rains helped to spur a generous crop, our rigorous thinning practices resulted in excellent vine balance and wonderful concentration in the grapes. As a result, both our Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays offer compelling weight and texture, with pure flavors and lovely poise and energy.

Fact Sheet

Vintage: 2018

Varietal: 100% Estate Pinot Noir

Appellation: Russian River Valley

Vineyard Designation: Running Creek Vineyard

Acid: 0.61g/100 ml titratable acidity

pH: 3.55

Aging: Aged 10 months in 100% French oak 35% new

Fermentation: 5 day cold soak, small batch open top fermentations, 3-6 ton fermentations, daily punch downs

Key Coopers: François Frères, Gillet, Rousseau

Soils: Yolo soil series

Selection: 10 barrel selection

Alcohol: 14.5%

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States Available for Shipment

Listen, we do not make the rules, so unfortunately we cannot ship wine to AL, AR, DE, IN, KY, LA, MS, NJ, OH, OK, RI, UT, and WY.