2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Region Anderson Valley
Soil Boont loam over sandstone
Elevation 350.52 meters
Grape Clone Dijon 114, Dijon 667, and a proprietary clone
Vine Age Planted in 1999
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details 18% whole cluster; aged for 15 months in French oak, 20% new; production was 224 cases. The vineyard yielded 2.5 tons per acre. The producer describes unusually slow fermentations and longer-than-usual total tank time for the 2024 Pinot Noirs.
Tasting Notes Italian plum, Ranier cherry, molasses, wild mountain herbs, hops, rose-hip tea, earth and minerals; firm tannins balanced by richness, building slowly to great intensity
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Region Anderson Valley
Soil Boont loam over sandstone
Elevation 350.52 meters
Orientation Due South On A Saddle Of Land
Grape Clone Dijon 114, Dijon 667, and a proprietary clone
Vine Age Planted in 1999
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness; Remaining Fruit Was Destemmed But Not Crushed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details 21% whole cluster; aged for 16 months in French oak, 25% new; production was 217 cases. The vineyard yielded 2.37 tons per acre.
Tasting Notes Blackberry, violets, graphite, mineral tones, thyme, sage and crushed rocks; intense and concentrated, with firm tannins and vintage-signature lushness
Food Pairing Charcuterie, earthy cheeses, and lamb chops with garlic-seasoned black lentils
2022 Technical Specifications
Region Anderson Valley
Soil Boont loam over sandstone
Elevation 350.52 meters
Orientation Due South On A Saddle Of Land
Grape Clone Dijon 114, Dijon 667, and a proprietary clone
Vine Age Planted in 1999
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness; Remaining Fruit Was Destemmed But Not Crushed
Natural Yeast Yes
Production Details The vineyard yielded 1.24 tons per acre. Production was estimated before bottling at approximately 110 cases. Vineyard-designated Pinot Noirs were aged approximately 14–17 months in barrel with approximately 20–25% new wood. A proportion of whole clusters was used, with the balance destemmed but not crushed; punch-down and pump-over extraction were adjusted by fermenter.
Tasting Notes Citrus, leather, wax, strawberry, tarragon, rosemary, wet rocks and damp forest floor; supple attack, generous integrated tannins, balance, freshness and persistence
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2017 Technical Specifications
Region Anderson Valley
Soil Boont loam over sandstone
Elevation 350.52 meters
Orientation Due South On A Saddle Of Land
Grape Clone Dijon 114, Dijon 667, and a proprietary clone
Vine Age Planted in 1999
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness; Remaining Fruit Was Destemmed But Not Crushed
Natural Yeast Yes
Production Details Production was 210 cases and the vineyard yielded 2.33 tons per acre. The wine used a proportion of whole clusters, with the balance destemmed but not crushed; it was aged approximately 14–17 months in barrel with approximately 20–25% new wood.
Tasting Notes Dark, mahogany and antique-drawer tones with green tea; rich palate, moderate tannins and a long expressive finish
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2014 Technical Specifications
Region Anderson Valley
Soil Boont loam over sandstone
Elevation 350.52 meters
Orientation Due South On A Saddle Of Land
Grape Clone Dijon 114, Dijon 667, and a proprietary clone
Vine Age Planted in 1999
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness; Remaining Fruit Was Destemmed But Not Crushed
Natural Yeast Yes
Production Details Production was 210 cases and the vineyard yielded 2.55 tons per acre. A proportion of whole clusters was used, with the balance destemmed but not crushed; the vineyard-designated wine was aged approximately 14–17 months in barrel with approximately 20–25% new wood.
Tasting Notes Floral and violet notes, earth, fresh plum, spices and rhubarb; tannin-led palate with underlying richness and acidity
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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