2024 Technical Specifications
Region Russian River Valley
Tasting Notes Ruby-red-purple; fresh wild blackberry, raspberry, crushed violet, iron shavings and tea leaves, with bright purple and red-purple fruit, mineral undertones and velvet-like tannins.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 2027-2047
Region Russian River Valley
Tasting Notes Crushed blue and red wild berries, violets, graphite shavings and a slight wild-berry-patch character; powerful yet poised, with bright purple to red-purple fruit, soft tannins and a long finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 2026-2040
Region Russian River Valley
Tasting Notes Fresh-picked blue and red wild berries, violets, iron shavings and early forest-floor notes; bright purple to red-purple fruit with mineral underpinnings, soft velvet-like tannins, length and energy.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window After 2025
Region Russian River Valley
Production Details Antonio Galloni reported that earlier picking of this fruit gave the 2021 wine notable tension.
Tasting Notes Ruby-red-purple; salted wild black and red raspberries, dried violets, graphite filings, black-tea-like tannins and blood orange, with mineral undertones and textural complexity.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Region Russian River Valley
Harvest Dates 18 Aug 2020
Tasting Notes Ruby-red-purple; dewed violets, crushed pomegranate, wild blackberry and shaved-graphite minerality; mid-weight, silky, with natural acidity and light dusty tannins, simultaneously fruit-driven and savory.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Region Russian River Valley
Production Details The 2016 release was available only in magnums; the review also identifies Laguna Ridge as a portfolio addition beginning with the 2015 vintage.
Tasting Notes Lisa Perrotti-Brown: medium-to-deep ruby-purple, with black raspberry, wild blueberry, mulberry, forest floor, fungi and black pepper; medium-to-full-bodied with ripe velvety tannins, freshness and a long earthy finish.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Region Russian River Valley
Production Details The 2015 wine was also identified as formerly Kistler Vineyard Pinot Noir.
Tasting Notes Antonio Galloni: blue and purplish fruit, crème de cassis, lavender, menthol, game, white flowers and incense, with prominent tannins and floral and savory closing notes.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
7095 Trenton-Healdsburg Road, Forestville, CA 95436, USA
Phone
+1 707-657-7665
Owner
Bill Price (purchased interest 2008)
Cellarmaster
Jason Kesner