2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 4–6 years after harvest; the stated arc of aging is 20–25 years.
Classification Vineyard designated
Region Fort Ross-Seaview
Soil Goldridge sedimentary soil
Orientation Northern Exposure
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks and French oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The vineyard lies on the second ridge from the Pacific at 1,350–1,450 feet. The sheet gives October only as the typical harvest month, not the actual 2024 harvest date. Fruit is picked manually at night into small lugs and moved by refrigerated truck, then sorted cluster-by-cluster and berry-by-berry by hand using Le Trieur. The wine receives punch downs and is matured for 14 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 59–61°F (15–16°C), with one hour of decanting.
Tasting Notes Red cherry, raspberry and pomegranate fruit with violet, wild-sage, tree-bark and damp-soil nuances; full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins, tension and a long floral finish.
Critics Ratings 97
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2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 4–6 years after harvest; the stated arc of aging is 20–25 years.
Classification Vineyard designated
Region Fort Ross-Seaview
Soil Goldridge sedimentary soil
Orientation Northern Exposure
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks and French oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The vineyard lies on the second ridge from the Pacific at 1,350–1,450 feet. The sheet gives October only as the typical harvest month, not the actual 2023 harvest date. Fruit is picked manually at night into small lugs and moved by refrigerated truck, then sorted cluster-by-cluster and berry-by-berry by hand using Le Trieur. The wine receives punch downs and is matured for 14 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 59–61°F (15–16°C), with one hour of decanting.
Tasting Notes Fresh clove, sandalwood, wild mint, black raspberry and wildflowers; youthful ruby color, medium-to-full body, refined tannins, layered spice and a long finish.
Critics Ratings 97
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Region Fort Ross-Seaview
Soil Goldridge soil
Production Details The 2022 release is described as coming from a hillside vineyard on the eastern slope of the second ridge from the Pacific Ocean, benefiting from cool maritime breezes and a mild, sunny mountain climate, and as handcrafted using classical Burgundian winemaking techniques.
Tasting Notes Raspberry coulis, wild Griottes cherries, kirsch, sandalwood and anise; medium-bodied with a melting texture, velvety tannins, lively natural acidity and a long finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 4–6 years after harvest; the stated arc of aging is 20–25 years.
Classification Vineyard designated
Region Fort Ross-Seaview
Soil Goldridge sedimentary soil
Orientation Northern Exposure
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks and French oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The vineyard lies on the second ridge from the Pacific at 1,350–1,450 feet. October is identified only as the typical harvest month, not the actual 2021 harvest date. Fruit is picked manually at night into small lugs and moved by refrigerated truck, then sorted cluster-by-cluster and berry-by-berry by hand using Le Trieur. The wine receives punch downs and is matured for 14 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 59–61°F (15–16°C), with one hour of decanting.
Tasting Notes Sassafras, raspberry, roses, cedar, Asian spice and coriander; medium-to-full body, ripe tannins, plush texture, fresh acidity and a long finish.
Critics Ratings 97
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