Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $164.80Original CHF 136.21 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Classification Sonoma Coast AVA
Region Russian River Valley
Soil Hugo gravelly loam underlain by weathered fine-grained sandstone and shale
Grape Clone Dijon 777, Swann and three proprietary clones
Vine Age Planted in 1999; the site has been a vineyard since the late 1800s
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details 45% whole cluster; aged 15 months in French oak; vineyard yield 1.9 tons per acre; production 253 cases. Pinot Noir fermentation was unusually slow, with longer-than-usual total tank time. The site is at 200–400 feet and was farmed using certified-organic materials and biodynamic methods.
Tasting Notes Alpine strawberry, cherry, violets, delicate florals, cocoa, herbal and savory notes; unexpectedly soft tannins, with a silky, rich and concentrated palate, excellent acidity and freshness
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2023 Technical Specifications
Classification Sonoma Coast AVA
Region Russian River Valley
Soil Hugo gravelly loam underlain by weathered fine-grained sandstone and shale
Harvest Dates September 2023; exact day not stated
Grape Clone Swann, Dijon 777 and three proprietary clones
Vine Age Planted in 1999; the site has been a vineyard since the late 1800s
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness; Vineyard-Designate Press Wine Was Kept Separate From The Free-Run Wine
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Production was 180 cases and vineyard yield was 1.43 tons per acre. Fruit was night-harvested; whole clusters were used but rarely exceeded 50% in a fermenter or bottled wine, with the balance destemmed but not crushed. Vineyard-designate wines remained in barrel approximately 14–17 months with approximately 20–25% new wood and were rarely racked, remaining on malolactic and sometimes primary lees until bottling. The site is at 200–400 feet and was farmed using organic and biodynamic methods.
Tasting Notes Freshly crushed rose petals, hibiscus, orange zest, cherry cobbler and damp soil; supple entry, slowly building tannins, powerful mid-palate and a long, salivating finish
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2022 Technical Specifications
Classification Sonoma Coast AVA
Region Russian River Valley
Soil Hugo gravelly loam underlain by weathered fine-grained sandstone and shale
Harvest Dates 22 Aug 2022
Grape Clone Swann, Dijon 777 and three proprietary clones
Vine Age Planted in 1999; the site has been a vineyard since the late 1800s
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness; Vineyard-Designate Press Wine Was Kept Separate From The Free-Run Wine
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Production was approximately 60 cases before bottling and vineyard yield was 0.645 tons per acre. Fruit arrived at the winery at 50–60°F; fermentation used punchdowns and pump-overs, some whole clusters—rarely more than 50%—and destemmed but uncrushed fruit. Vineyard-designate wines remained approximately 14–17 months in barrel with approximately 20–25% new wood and were rarely racked, remaining on malolactic and sometimes primary lees until bottling. The vineyard is at 200–400 feet and was farmed using organic and biodynamic methods.
Tasting Notes Floral notes, spices, rum cake, Earl Grey tea, dried cherry, blackberry pie, tobacco, confectionery and cocoa; delicate, harmonious and elegant
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2017 Technical Specifications
Classification Sonoma Coast AVA
Region Russian River Valley
Soil Hugo gravelly loam underlain by weathered fine-grained sandstone and shale
Grape Clone Swann, Dijon 777 and three proprietary clones
Vine Age Planted in 1999; the site has been a vineyard since the late 1800s
Production Details Production was approximately 260 cases and vineyard yield was 1.80 tons per acre. The vineyard is at 200–400 feet, with 6 acres of Pinot Noir, of which Littorai received 2.5 acres; it was farmed using organic and biodynamic methods.
Tasting Notes Alpine strawberry, Cointreau, waxy and gravelly aromas; lovely acidity, pronounced structure and tannin
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2014 Technical Specifications
Classification Sonoma Coast AVA
Region Russian River Valley
Soil Hugo gravelly loam underlain by weathered fine-grained sandstone and shale
Harvest Dates 22 Aug 2014
Grape Clone Swann, Dijon 777 and three proprietary clones
Vine Age Planted in 1999; the site has been a vineyard since the late 1800s
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness; Most Vineyard-Designate Press Wine Was Separated From The Free-Run Wine
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Production was 270 cases and vineyard yield was 2.04 tons per acre. Night-harvested fruit arrived at 50–60°F; fermentation used punchdowns and pump-overs, whole clusters rarely exceeding 30%, and destemmed but uncrushed fruit. Vineyard-designate wines remained approximately 14–17 months in barrel with approximately 20–25% new wood and were rarely racked, remaining on malolactic and sometimes primary lees until bottling. The site is at 200–400 feet and was farmed using organic and biodynamic methods.
Tasting Notes Whole-cluster character, underripe red fruit, rose petal, briar, concentrated English Breakfast tea, medicinal hints and forest floor; firm sustained tannin and a long finish
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2012 Technical Specifications
Classification Sonoma Coast AVA
Region Russian River Valley
Soil Hugo gravelly loam underlain by weathered fine-grained sandstone and shale
Grape Clone Swann, Dijon 777 and three proprietary clones
Vine Age Planted in 1999; the site has been a vineyard since the late 1800s
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness; Most Vineyard-Designate Press Wine Was Separated From The Free-Run Wine
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Production was 318 cases and vineyard yield was 2.49 tons per acre. The Pinot Noir was not cold-soaked; fruit was night-harvested, fermented with punchdowns and pump-overs, included some whole clusters rarely exceeding 30%, and otherwise was destemmed but not crushed. Vineyard-designate wines remained approximately 14–17 months in barrel with approximately 25–30% new wood and were rarely racked, remaining on malolactic and sometimes primary lees until bottling. The site is at 200–400 feet and was farmed using organic and biodynamic methods.
Tasting Notes Cranberry, red apple, brandied cherries, fig, rose petals, raspberry and forest floor; mouth-coating tannins and strong acidity
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2008 Technical Specifications
Classification Russian River Valley AVA
Region Russian River Valley
Soil Hugo gravelly loam underlain by weathered fine-grained sandstone and shale
Grape Clone Swann, Dijon 777 and three proprietary clones
Vine Age Planted in 1999; the site has been a vineyard since the late 1800s
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness; Vineyard-Designate Press Wine Was Separated From The Free-Run Wine
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details The document reports conflicting production quantities: 171 cases in the vintage summary versus approximately 195 cases in the wine tasting heading. Vineyard yield was 1.35 tons per acre. Pinot Noir underwent cold soak, native fermentation with punchdowns and pump-overs, some whole clusters rarely exceeding 30%, and otherwise destemmed but uncrushed fruit. Vineyard-designate wines used approximately 25–30% new wood and were rarely racked, remaining on malolactic and sometimes primary lees until bottling. The site is at 200–400 feet and was farmed using organic and biodynamic methods.
Tasting Notes Cherry, Christmas spice cake, espresso bean, tobacco, black pepper and oriental spices; powerful attack, masculine tannins and prominent acidity
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $164.80Original CHF 136.21 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $171.33Original CHF 141.61 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / 1500ml | ≈ $329.58Original CHF 272.41 | 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