2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Classic Wines
Region Santa Maria Valley
Harvest Dates September 13, 2023
Sites Solomon Hills Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels 5-ton open-top fermenters
Oak Types Neutral François Frères French oak barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The cap was punched down at least twice daily. The wine was pressed to complete dryness, transferred to barrel with moderate lees, and matured for 22 months in neutral François Frères French oak. It was lightly fined and bottled unfiltered. The sheet prints residual sugar as “<0” without an exact usable numeric value or unit.
Tasting Notes Herbaceous, with cardamom, thyme, rhubarb pie, strawberry compote, sandalwood, coriander, plum and fresh strawberry, finishing with subtle white-pepper tannins.
Food Pairing Spice-rubbed pork loin, grilled eggplant with olive oil and herbs, or cedar-planked salmon
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Classic Wines
Region Santa Maria Valley
Harvest Dates September 2022, multiple pickings
Sites Bien Nacido, Runway and Solomon Hills vineyards
Fermentation Vessels 5-ton open-top fermenters
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types François Frères French oak barrels
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The cap was punched down at least twice daily. The wine was pressed to complete dryness, transferred to barrel with moderate lees, and matured for 12 months in François Frères French oak, 10% new. It was lightly fined and bottled unfiltered. The sheet prints residual sugar as “<0” without an exact usable numeric value or unit.
Tasting Notes Strawberry compote, blood orange, pie crust and caramel, with lively acidity, white pepper, applewood and baking spice; lower tannin with a sweet-and-savory finish.
Food Pairing Herb-crusted lamb, grilled portobello mushrooms with balsamic, or roasted beet salad with goat cheese and citrus vinaigrette
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Classic Wines
Region Santa Maria Valley
Harvest Dates September 2021, multiple pickings
Sites Bien Nacido and Runway vineyards
Fermentation Vessels 5-ton open-top fermenters
Oak Types François Frères French oak barrels
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The cap was punched down at least twice daily. The wine was pressed to complete dryness, transferred to barrel with moderate lees, and matured for 16 months in François Frères French oak, approximately 10% new. It was lightly fined and bottled unfiltered. The sheet prints residual sugar as “<0” without an exact usable numeric value or unit.
Tasting Notes Cranberry, dark cherry, pomegranate and earthy spice; tight and structured, with vibrant fruit, a medium-full palate and long finish.
Food Pairing Grilled salmon, barbecued pork ribs or lamb chops
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Classic Wines
Region Santa Maria Valley
Harvest Dates September 2020
Sites Bien Nacido and Runway vineyards
Fermentation Vessels 5-ton open-top fermenters
Oak Types François Frères French oak barrels
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Punch-downs were performed once or twice daily. The wine was pressed to complete dryness, transferred to barrel with moderate lees, and matured for 18 months in François Frères French oak, approximately 25% new. It was lightly fined and bottled unfiltered. The sheet prints residual sugar as “<0” without an exact usable numeric value or unit.
Tasting Notes Cranberry, red berries, rose petals and spice; tight, structured and elegant, with vibrant fruit.
Food Pairing Thick oak-grilled pork chops, wild game or coq au vin
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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