Production Notes
Varietal Content: 100% Pinot Noir; Cooperage: 100% French oak - 60% new, 20% second vintage, 20% neutral
Winemaker Notes
This rich and opulent wine begins with enticing aromas of ripe strawberry, plump blueberry, baking spices and sweet pine needles. On the palate, the juicy berry flavors are buoyed by firm tannins and lively acidity, with hints of clove and cinnamon adding complexity to a long, lush finish.
Production
The 2016 growing season delivered another exceptional vintage to the Anderson Valley. Early and consistent spring rains provided for an excellent fruit set, followed by ideal summer temperatures, which brought the acidity and flavor profiles of the grapes into perfect balance. This sequence led us to begin harvesting our warmer estate vineyards beginning in mid-August, while a well-timed mid-September heat spike allowed our grapes in the cooler “deep end” of the valley to develop beautiful structures and lush flavors.