Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2013 / 750ml | ≈ $150.41Original CHF 124.32 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.9%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Anderson Valley
Region Anderson Valley
Soil Shallow clay loam overlying shale and serpentine-derived rock, With marine-origin sandstone
Grape Clone David Bruce (Martin Ray), 667, 777, and two proprietary clones
Vine Age Planted in 1998
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Cerise lies at 800–1,100 feet on three cascading hills. The 2022 wine used 25% whole clusters and aged 16 months in French oak, 25% new. The wine-specific sheet lists a yield of 1.05 tons without stating a denominator and production of 248 cases; the contemporaneous pre-bottling master sheet gives approximately 250 cases.
Tasting Notes Allspice, red-hot candies, root vegetables, fresh-cut hay and raspberries; firm but integrating tannins, salivating acidity, a smooth persistent finish, sobriety and density
2021 Technical Specifications
Classification Anderson Valley
Region Anderson Valley
Soil Yorkville-series shallow clay loams mixed with shale, Serpentine-derived rock and marine-origin sandstone
Orientation South-Facing Slope
Grape Clone David Bruce (Martin Ray), 667, 777, and two proprietary clones
Vine Age Planted in 1998
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details The Cerise parcel is at 800–1,100 feet on a south-facing slope. It was farmed with organically certified materials and biodynamic methods but was not certified. Vineyard yield was 1.75 tons per acre, and approximately 414 cases were produced.
Tasting Notes Blackberry, candied apple and mulberry with oak bark, cinnamon and cooking herbs; lush palate, rich chocolate-like tannins, good acidity and a long, fine texture
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2020 Technical Specifications
Classification Anderson Valley
Region Anderson Valley
Soil Yorkville-series shallow clay loams mixed with shale, Serpentine-derived rock and marine-origin sandstone
Orientation South-Facing Slope
Grape Clone David Bruce (Martin Ray), 667, 777, and two proprietary clones
Vine Age Planted in 1998
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details The fruit was generally destemmed without crushing except for a selected whole-cluster portion, fermented with punch-downs and pump-overs, and generally pressed at dryness. Vineyard-designated Pinot Noirs spent approximately 14–17 months in barrel with approximately 20–25% new wood. Cerise yielded 1.80 tons per acre; much Cerise fruit was declassified into Les Larmes after aggressive sorting, leaving approximately 208 cases of the vineyard-designated wine.
Tasting Notes Cranberry, rhubarb, red apple, sour cherry, a balsamic note and forest floor; tightly wound, lean and energetic with dense tannins
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2019 Technical Specifications
Classification Anderson Valley
Region Anderson Valley
Soil Yorkville-series shallow clay loams mixed with shale, Serpentine-derived rock and marine-origin sandstone
Orientation South-Facing Slope
Grape Clone David Bruce (Martin Ray), 667, 777, and two proprietary clones
Vine Age Planted in 1998
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Fruit was harvested at night, with a selected whole-cluster portion; the balance was destemmed but not crushed. Fermentation used punch-downs and pump-overs, and the new wines were generally pressed at dryness. Vineyard-designated Pinot Noirs spent approximately 14–17 months in barrel with approximately 20–25% new wood. Cerise yielded 1.78 tons per acre, and approximately 458 cases were produced.
Tasting Notes Violets, roses and crisp red apple; rich entry, mature silky tannins, excellent acidity and a fresh finish
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2017 Technical Specifications
Classification Anderson Valley
Region Anderson Valley
Grapes Picked 29 Sep 2017
Production Details Approximately 360 cases were produced. The producer states that all Littorai vineyards were harvested before the October fires and that the wines were unaffected.
Tasting Notes Earth, compost, sandalwood and lactic tones; sweet, hedonistic attack with supple tannins and an approachable youthful profile
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2014 Technical Specifications
Classification Anderson Valley
Region Anderson Valley
Soil Yorkville-series shallow clay loams mixed with shale, Serpentine-derived rock and marine-origin sandstone
Orientation South-Facing Slope
Grape Clone David Bruce (Martin Ray), 667, 777, and two proprietary clones
Vine Age Planted in 1998
Production Details The Cerise parcel lay at 800–1,100 feet, was farmed with organically certified materials and was converting to biodynamic methods without certification. Vineyard yield was 2.05 tons per acre, and approximately 550 cases were produced.
Tasting Notes Cinnamon stick, red-hot candies, antique drawer, gravel and mineral notes; youthful richness, firm tannins and a very long finish
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2012 Technical Specifications
Classification Anderson Valley
Region Anderson Valley
Soil Yorkville-series shallow clay loams mixed with shale, Serpentine-derived rock and marine-origin sandstone
Orientation South-Facing Slope
Grape Clone David Bruce (Martin Ray), 667, 777, and two proprietary clones
Vine Age Planted in 1998
Production Details The Cerise parcel lay at 800–1,100 feet, was farmed with organically certified materials and was converting to biodynamic methods without certification. Vineyard yield was 1.71 tons per acre, and approximately 407 cases were produced.
Tasting Notes Graphite, antique drawer, pomegranate, cassis and red Bartlett pear; substantial tannins, underlying richness, aromatic complexity and a long finish
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2013 / 750ml | ≈ $150.41Original CHF 124.32 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2010 / 750ml | ≈ $188.33Original CHF 155.66 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
788 Gold Ridge Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Phone
+1 (707) 823-9586
Email
Owner
Heidi &
Ted Lemon
Ted Lemon
Cellarmaster
Ted Lemon