2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Producer guidance: years 2–8 for a bright, fresh and energetic character; years 9–18 for more aged character
Region Los Carneros
Soil Shale from an ancient inland sea
Orientation North-Facing Steep Hillside
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone Dijon clone 667
Fermentation Vessels Three small tanks: one destemmed lot, one with 50% whole clusters, and one with 100% whole clusters
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Estate-grown fruit from older, organically farmed Cressida Vineyard vines was divided by hillside position: the riper top was harvested one week before the bottom, and the components were recombined when the second lot was pressed. Three small tanks were used—one destemmed, one with 50% whole clusters and one with 100% whole clusters—with two manual punch-downs daily. Pressing occurred after approximately 14 days on the skins. The wine was aged in neutral puncheons alongside two new Boutes French-oak barrels; no maturation duration is stated. Production was 268 cases.
Tasting Notes Floral aromatics, red fruits, tangy acidity and earthy depth
Food Pairing Sautéed mushrooms, especially chanterelles; homemade pasta with shaved black truffles; rabbit fricassee; baked ham
Producer Information
Website
Address
3175 Dry Creek Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA
Phone
+1 707-637-4877
Email
Owner
Jill Klein Matthiasson; Steve Matthiasson
Cellarmaster
Steve Matthiasson