Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $104.63Original CHF 86.48 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Drinking Window Intended for consumption within the first few years after bottling; approachable immediately and expected to improve during the months following release, but not intended for long-term aging
Region Anderson Valley
Sites 23% declassified Savoy, One Acre, Roman and Wendling vineyard-designate lots; 32% press wine from those same vineyards; 20% a separate Wendling block dedicated to Les Larmes; 25% Deer Meadows estate vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Production was 1,175 cases. The wine was aged for 10 months in French oak, 13% new. Its sources were farmed using organic materials and biodynamic methods without certification. Pinot Noir fruit was received cool following night harvest; fermentation employed some whole clusters, while the remaining fruit was destemmed but not crushed.
Tasting Notes Earthy; blackberry, citrus, pastry dough, red licorice, red apple, decaying leaves and wet earth; structured palate, bright acidity and a long finish
2023 Technical Specifications
Region Anderson Valley
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness
Natural Yeast Yes
Production Details Production was 600 cases. Fruit was harvested at night and received at approximately 50–60°F. Fermentation used some whole clusters; remaining fruit was destemmed but not crushed. The regional bottlings received approximately the same 20–25% new-oak proportion as the vineyard-designated wines and were usually bottled after approximately 11 months of aging.
Tasting Notes Candied fruit, just-ripe strawberry and raspberry, savory and spice tones, cola and slate; balanced tannins, charming mid-palate richness and bright acidity
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2022 Technical Specifications
Region Anderson Valley
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness
Natural Yeast Yes
Production Details Production was approximately 600 cases before bottling. Fruit was harvested at night and received at approximately 50–60°F. Fermentation used some whole clusters; remaining fruit was destemmed but not crushed. The regional bottlings received approximately the same 20–25% new-oak proportion as vineyard-designated wines and were usually bottled after approximately 11 months of aging.
Tasting Notes Floral, rose petal, cranberry, fresh rhubarb, Santa Rosa plum, blackberry, graphite, black tea and forest floor; fresh, with pronounced tannins and balanced acidity
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2017 Technical Specifications
Region Anderson Valley
Sites Documented components account for 41% of the blend: 20% Wendling Vineyard fruit, 11% fruit from Littorai's then-new Anderson Valley estate, and 10% declassified Savoy and Cerise lots; the source does not allocate the remaining 59%
Production Details Production was 1,315 cases. Pinot Noir was fermented in stainless-steel and wood fermenters using some whole clusters, with remaining fruit destemmed but not crushed, and was generally pressed at dryness. Regional bottlings received approximately 20–25% new oak and were usually bottled after approximately 11 months of aging. Heat-affected fruit was rigorously sorted, and some affected daytime picks were separately fermented and declassified into regional blends.
Tasting Notes Dark plum, blackberry tart, Morello cherry, red licorice, candied notes and redwood needle; mouthwatering acidity, good tannic structure and substantial but not broad weight
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2014 Technical Specifications
Region Anderson Valley
Production Details Production was 817 cases. Pinot Noir used stainless-steel and wood fermenters, some whole clusters, and remaining fruit was destemmed but not crushed; the wine was generally pressed at dryness. Les Larmes received approximately 5–15% new oak depending on vintage quality and quantity and was usually bottled after approximately 11 months of aging.
Tasting Notes Floral, red cherry, plum, black tea and spice; structured tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, refreshing finish
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2012 Technical Specifications
Region Anderson Valley
Production Details Production was 407 cases. Pinot Noir used stainless-steel and wood fermenters, some whole clusters, and remaining fruit was destemmed but not crushed; the wine was generally pressed at dryness. Les Larmes received approximately 5–25% new oak depending on vintage quality and quantity and was usually bottled after approximately 11 months of aging.
Tasting Notes Just-ripe cherry, Santa Rosa plum, raspberry, cola, tar, dark earth, saddle leather, sandalwood, woodsy herbs, dried roses and cinnamon candy; dark and brooding, with rich savory fruit, fine black-tea-like tannins and refreshing acidity
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2010 Technical Specifications
Region Anderson Valley
Production Details Production was 488 cases. Pinot Noir used stainless-steel and wood fermenters, some whole clusters, and remaining fruit was destemmed but not crushed; the wine was generally pressed at dryness. Les Larmes received approximately 5–30% new oak depending on vintage quality and was usually bottled after approximately 11 months of aging.
Tasting Notes Fleshy, with relatively restrained tannins and a finish driven by sweet fruit and black plum
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $104.63Original CHF 86.48 | 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