Winemaker Notes
Embodying the rustic beauty of great Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, this wine offers aromas of earthy forest floor, pennyroyal and anise. On the palate, alluring flavors of wild strawberry and black cherry emerge, with sophisticated hints of leather and French oak adding nuance and depth to a tantalizing finish.
Production
After a very dry winter and a cold early spring, April and May brought warmer weather to Anderson Valley, along with budbreak and bloom. As the summer progressed, the temperatures grew warmer, with a significant mid-August heat spike marking the beginning of our sparkling wine harvest. While mid-August also brought wildfires to much of wine country, our distance from the smoke minimized the impact. Even so, we did extensive testing to ensure only the finest grapes were used for our 2020 wines, excluding any fruit that did not meet our standards. While 2020 produced a small crop, the wines are beautifully concentrated, with lovely tension, firm tannins, savory notes and vibrant, fresh-fruit flavors.