2016 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.6%
Drinking Window 2019–2028+
Region Sonoma Valley
Soil Sandy loams typical of western sonoma county ridge tops
Orientation West-Facing Slope
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 22 months in barrel, with 30% new French oak; 197 cases produced. The producer page's reproduced 2019 Vinous note additionally reports 50% whole clusters.
Tasting Notes Red fruit, cherry cola, spice, coniferous aromas and the richness associated with the west Sonoma Coast site.

2015 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.6%
Region Sonoma Valley
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 22 months in barrel, with 35% new French oak; 100 cases produced.
Tasting Notes Red fruit, cherry cola, spice, conifer and coastal pine or fir aromas, with site-typical richness.

2014 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 0.9 g/L
pH 3.65
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Region Sonoma Valley
Soil Goldridge series
Elevation 182.88 meters
Grape Clone Pommard, 777, 667 and 828
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 53% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak53%
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The producer technical notes list production as 285 without stating a unit, 22 months of aging, and 53% new French oak; the producer page's reproduced Vinous note reports 40% whole clusters. The exact 2014 Weinhalle listing instead reports 30% stems/whole bunches and 30 months on fine lees in used barriques. These whole-cluster and maturation specifications conflict and remain source-specific.
Tasting Notes Ripe cherries, rose, dark berries and spices; light-to-medium body and a velvety texture.

2013 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.8%
Region Sonoma Valley
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 30 months in barrel, with 30% new French oak; 200 cases produced.
Tasting Notes Black cherry, raspberry, earthy minerality and spice, with rich tannins and bright natural acidity.

2012 Technical Specifications

Region Sonoma Valley
Soil Goldridge series
Elevation 106.68 meters
Grape Clone Pommard, 777, 667 and 828
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Producer technical notes list production as 175 without stating a unit, 50% whole cluster, and 22 months in 35% new French oak. The same producer page's reproduced May 2015 Vinous note instead says 35% whole clusters and also reports 22 months in barrel; the conflicting whole-cluster percentages are unresolved.

2011 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Region Sonoma Valley
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 30 months in barrel, with 25% new French oak; 75 cases produced.
Tasting Notes Wild strawberry, black cherry, raspberry, sage and lavender, with firm tannins and tart-cherry acidity.

2010 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.1%
Region Sonoma Valley
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 22 months in barrel, with 40% new French oak; 97 cases produced.

2009 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Region Sonoma Valley
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 20 months in barrel, with 35% new French oak; 146 cases produced.
Tasting Notes Lush cherry and plum, fruit-forward character, crisp acidity and viscosity on the finish.

2008 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Region Sonoma Valley
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 17 months in barrel, with 35% new French oak; 240 cases produced.
Tasting Notes Orange peel, earth, flint, leather and tobacco aromas; cherry cola, minerals, vanilla, pepper, clove and cinnamon flavors; crisp acidity, firm tannins and a long finish.

2007 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.6%
pH 3.43
Region Sonoma Valley
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 17 months in barrel, with 35% new French oak; 240 cases produced.
Tasting Notes Blood orange, cherry cola, creamy texture, spice and lively acidity.

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Producer Information

Website
Address
328 Healdsburg Ave STE A, Healdsburg, CA 95448, USA
Phone
+1 707.595.2996
Owner
Ross Cobb
Cellarmaster
Ross Cobb

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