Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2009 / 750ml | ≈ $139.94Original CHF 115.67 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Sonoma Coast
Region Sonoma Coast
Soil Gold ridge loam over marine-origin sandstone
Elevation 228.6 meters
Orientation South-Facing
Grape Clone Dijon 828, Dijon 115, Dijon 777, 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 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Farmed with organic materials but not certified; vineyard yield was 4.67 tons/acre and production was 435 cases. The wine aged 16 months in French oak, 25% new. Under Littorai’s 2014 Pinot Noir protocol, night-harvested fruit arrived at 50–60°F; fermentations used punch-downs and pump-overs, a proportion of whole clusters that rarely exceeded 30%, and destemmed but uncrushed remaining fruit. Vineyard-designate Pinot Noirs were rarely racked and generally remained in barrel for approximately 14–17 months, although the wine-specific sheet gives the exact Platt duration as 16 months.
Tasting Notes Cassis, cassis bud, orange peel, Cointreau, violets and white peppercorn; sweet entry, good structure, moderate integrated tannins
2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Sonoma Coast
Region Sonoma Coast
Soil Gold ridge loam over marine-origin sandstone
Elevation 228.6 meters
Orientation South-Facing
Grape Clone Dijon 828, Calera, Dijon 115, Dijon 777 and a proprietary selection
Vine Age Planted in 2004
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Production was 319 cases and vineyard yield was 3.9 tons/acre. The Pinot Noir was not cold-soaked; night-harvested fruit arrived at 50–60°F and underwent native-yeast fermentation with punch-downs and pump-overs in stainless-steel and wood fermenters. A proportion of whole clusters was used, rarely above 30%; remaining fruit was destemmed but not crushed. Vineyard-designate wines aged approximately 14–17 months in approximately 25–30% new wood from Jacques Damy in Meursault, supplemented by trials from other coopers.
Tasting Notes Bright cherry and raspberry aromas; rich, supple entry, moderate tannins and mouthwatering acidity
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2008 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Sonoma Coast
Region Sonoma Coast
Soil 12–18 inches of well-drained loam over densely compact sandstone
Orientation South-Facing
Grape Clone Dijon 828, Dijon 115, Dijon 777, Calera and a proprietary clone
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel and wood fermenters
Pressing Method Generally Pressed At Dryness
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details The vineyard was described as about 500 feet above sea level, five miles from the coast. The Pinot Noir was cold-soaked, then fermented with native yeast using punch-downs and pump-overs. A proportion of whole clusters was used, rarely above 30%; remaining fruit was destemmed but not crushed. Vineyard-designate wines used approximately 25–30% new wood from Jacques Damy in Meursault, supplemented by trials from other coopers. The sheet is internally inconsistent on production: its opening summary lists 351 cases, while the detailed Platt entry says approximately 365 cases.
Tasting Notes Morello cherry, cassis bud, blackberry, blueberry, anise, rosewater, apple blossom, citrus and green tea; dense palate, structured tannins, supporting richness and a long integrated finish
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2009 / 750ml | ≈ $139.94Original CHF 115.67 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2014 / 750ml | ≈ $153.02Original CHF 126.48 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2013 / 750ml | ≈ $139.94Original CHF 115.67 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2016 / 750ml | ≈ $153.02Original CHF 126.48 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2015 / 750ml | ≈ $164.80Original CHF 136.21 | 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