Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2013 / 750ml | ≈ $150.41Original CHF 124.32 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Region Sonoma Coast
Soil Gold ridge loam over marine-origin sandstone
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone Dijon 667, Dijon 114, Dijon 777, Swann, Calera and a proprietary clone
Vine Age Planted in 2004
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The individual sheet reports 32% whole cluster, 15 months in French oak, 4.5 tons per acre, 659 cases and farming with organic materials and biodynamic methods without certification. The master sheet additionally describes punch-down and pump-over during fermentation, with remaining fruit destemmed but not crushed.
Tasting Notes Tart cherry, orange peel, violets, graphite, earth, black pepper, sumac and red-hot candies; supple entry, finely integrated tannins, bright acidity, underlying richness, and a lithe, sappy, energetic profile
2023 Technical Specifications
Region Sonoma Coast
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details 420 cases were produced. Pinot Noir fermentation used punch-down and pump-over; remaining fruit was destemmed but not crushed. Vineyard-designated wines received approximately 20–25% new wood and approximately 14–17 months in barrel; whole-cluster use rarely exceeded 50% in a fermenter or bottled wine.
Tasting Notes Cassis, rhubarb, cranberry, black tea, orange spice, black pepper and blackberry; pure, fresh aromas, rich entry, integrated tannins, pronounced acidity and a long, finely woven finish
Food Pairing Duck confit or spicy tacos
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2022 Technical Specifications
Region Sonoma Coast
Soil Gold ridge loam, A sandy clay loam, Over marine-sandstone parent material
Elevation 152.4 meters
Orientation South-Facing Slope
Grape Clone 667, 777, 114, Swann, Calera and a proprietary selection
Vine Age Planted in 2004
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details The vineyard yielded 3.55 tons per acre, and approximately 552 pre-bottling cases were reported. It was farmed using organic and biodynamic methods without certification. Vineyard-designated Pinot Noir received approximately 20–25% new wood and approximately 14–17 months in barrel; fermentation involved punch-down and pump-over, with remaining fruit destemmed but not crushed.
Tasting Notes Bing cherry and black tea; primary aromatic character, high acidity, delicate initial impression, slowly building persistence and power, and a long salivating finish
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2017 Technical Specifications
Region Sonoma Coast
Soil Gold ridge loam, A sandy clay loam, Over marine-sandstone parent material
Elevation 152.4 meters
Orientation South-Facing Slope
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone 667, 777, 114, Swann, Calera and a proprietary selection
Vine Age Planted in 2004
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details 460 cases were produced, from a reported vineyard yield of 2.83 tons per acre. The site was farmed using organic and biodynamic methods without certification. The wines received approximately 20–25% new wood and approximately 14–17 months in barrel.
Tasting Notes Rose petal, fresh cherry, alpine strawberry and Rome apple; dense palate, chewy dominant tannins, pronounced acidity and a mouthwatering finish; understated and elegant
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2014 Technical Specifications
Region Sonoma Coast
Soil Gold ridge loam, A sandy clay loam, Over marine-sandstone parent material
Elevation 152.4 meters
Orientation South-Facing Slope
Harvest Dates Harvest concluded at The Pivot on 2014-09-06
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone 667, 777, 114, Swann, Calera and a proprietary selection
Vine Age Planted in 2004
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details 430 cases were produced from a reported vineyard yield of 3.1 tons per acre. Vineyard-designated wines received approximately 20–25% new wood and approximately 14–17 months in barrel. A portion of whole clusters was used, with the vintage sheet saying this rarely exceeded 30% in any fermenter or bottling.
Tasting Notes Rhubarb compote, rose petal, sweet leather, Lapsang Souchong tea, willow bark and spicy, slightly green whole-cluster notes; substantial chewy tannins followed by richness and acidity
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2008 Technical Specifications
Region Sonoma Coast
Soil Gold ridge loam, A sandy clay loam, Over marine-sandstone parent material
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone 667, 777, 114, Calera and a proprietary clone
Vine Age Planted in 2004
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details All Pinot Noir was cold soaked before native fermentation with punch-down and pump-over; remaining fruit was destemmed but not crushed, and vineyard-designated wines received approximately 25–30% new wood. The sheet conflicts internally on production: its opening list reports 326 cases of 2008 Pivot, while the dedicated wine paragraph reports approximately 340 cases.
Tasting Notes Earth, forest floor, streambank, raspberry, wild strawberry, black tea, lavender, honey and tobacco; rich, tannic and concentrated, with pronounced acidity, balance and length
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2013 / 750ml | ≈ $150.41Original CHF 124.32 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2014 / 750ml | ≈ $171.33Original CHF 141.61 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2015 / 750ml | ≈ $176.57Original CHF 145.94 | 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