Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | $40.00≈ €35.59 · £30.07 | aubonclimat.com ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | $40.00≈ €35.59 · £30.07 | aubonclimat.com ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.48
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Single Vineyard
Region Russian River Valley
Harvest Dates 18 Aug 2022
Grape Clone 114, 115, 667, 777, and Pommard
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types François Frères French oak
Production Details The five-acre vineyard is dedicated exclusively to Pinot Noir. Fruit was rigorously sorted in the vineyard, harvested in the cool morning immediately before a late-season heat wave, transported overnight, and carefully monitored during fermentation. Maturation was 24 months in François Frères French oak, 50% new. The finished-wine sheet reports “ACIDITY: 6.3 g/L” without identifying its acid-equivalent basis and reports “RESIDUAL SUGAR: <0”; these source-stated observations are therefore not normalized as exact canonical acidity or residual-sugar values.
Tasting Notes Black cherry, currant, brambleberry, dried thyme, sumac, sassafras, ripe plum, bitter almond, sarsaparilla and molasses, with firm drying wood tannins.
Food Pairing Baked brie with blackberry or currant compote; grilled lamb chops; herb-roasted chicken; slow-cooked pork tenderloin with molasses glaze.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.59
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Single Vineyard
Region Russian River Valley
Harvest Dates 23 Aug 2021
Grape Clone 114, 115, 667, 777, and Pommard
Fermentation Vessels 5-ton open-top fermenters
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types François Frères French oak
Production Details The vineyard was managed with stringent canopy work, organic farming, manual tilling and weed control, and close ripening assessment. Fruit was sorted in the vineyard and transported overnight; fermentation was long and slow, with twice-daily punch-downs. The wine was pressed to complete dryness, transferred to barrel with moderate lees, and aged for 24 months in François Frères French oak, 50% new. The finished-wine sheet reports “ACIDITY: 6.2 g/L” without identifying its acid-equivalent basis and “RESIDUAL SUGAR: <0”; these observations are retained without normalization.
Tasting Notes Dried mahogany, dark boysenberry, fresh pomegranate, whipped cream, tart cherry, cranberry, black olive, white pepper and baking spices.
Food Pairing Baked brie with cherry compote; grilled lamb chops; herb-roasted chicken.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.6
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Single Vineyard
Region Russian River Valley
Harvest Dates 19 Aug 2020
Grape Clone 114, 115, 667, 777, and Pommard
Fermentation Vessels 5-ton open-top fermenters
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types François Frères French oak
Production Details The five-acre vineyard was planted in 1998 exclusively to Pinot Noir and was organically farmed with stringent canopy management, manual tilling and weed control, and close ripening assessment. Fruit was sorted in the vineyard and transported overnight. Long, slow fermentation included twice-daily punch-downs; the wine was pressed to complete dryness and aged for 20 months in François Frères French oak, 50% new, with moderate lees. The finished-wine sheet reports “ACIDITY: 4.9 g/L” without an acid-equivalent basis and “RESIDUAL SUGAR: <0”; these observations are not normalized.
Tasting Notes Refined regional fruit with raspberry, tart cherry and cranberry character, balanced structure and silky texture.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.66
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Single Vineyard
Region Russian River Valley
Harvest Dates 5 Sep 2019
Grape Clone 114, 115, 667, 777, and Pommard
Fermentation Vessels 5-ton open-top fermenters
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types François Frères French oak
Production Details The five-acre vineyard was organically farmed with stringent canopy management, manual tilling and weed control, and close ripening assessment. Fruit was sorted in the vineyard and transported overnight. Long, slow fermentation used once- or twice-daily punch-downs; the wine was pressed to complete dryness and aged for 20 months in François Frères French oak, 50% new, with moderate lees. The finished-wine sheet reports “ACIDITY: 4.6 g/L” without an acid-equivalent basis and “RESIDUAL SUGAR: <0”; these observations are retained without normalization.
Tasting Notes Red berry, cranberry, Chinese five spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom and oak-derived vanilla; aromatic and balanced.
Food Pairing Grilled salmon; rack of lamb; herb-rubbed roasted pork loin with braised red cabbage.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.4
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Single Vineyard
Region Russian River Valley
Harvest Dates 29 Aug 2018
Fermentation Vessels 5-ton open-top tanks
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types François Frères French oak
Production Details The five-acre vineyard was organically farmed with stringent canopy management, manual tilling and weed control, and close ripening assessment. Fruit was vigorously sorted in the vineyard. Long, cool fermentation included twice-daily punch-downs; the wine was pressed to complete dryness and aged for 20 months in French oak, 50% new, with moderate lees. The finished-wine sheet reports “ACIDITY: 6.9 g/L” without an acid-equivalent basis and “RESIDUAL SUGAR: <0”; these observations are retained without normalization.
Tasting Notes Deep berry, cranberry, Chinese five spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom and oak-derived vanilla.
Food Pairing Grilled salmon; herb-rubbed roasted pork loin with braised red cabbage.
Critics Ratings 92
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Producer Information
Website
Address
813 Anacapa Street, Ste 5b, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Phone
+1 805-963-7999
Owner
Isabelle Clendenen, Knox Alexander Clendenen
Cellarmaster
Jim Adelman