Selected from 14 carefully selected fields in the Russian River Valley. Fermented in 75% stainless steel tanks and 25% concrete tanks. 4% whole-cluster fermentation. Aged for 16 months in French barrels and concrete tanks (44% new barrels), the juiciness and freshness resonate deeply. The elegant aroma of violets and hibiscus rises, and the nuances of plum and ripe candy apples and the velvety, supple mouthfeel are sensual. Deep, dark color, rich and dense, with a full fruitiness and tannin volume. Spices, mineral nuances, and a long finish.
Technical information
Vinification: 75% fermented in open stainless steel tanks, 25% in open concrete tanks. 5% whole bunch fermentation.
Aging: 16 months in 44% new French barrels, 23% one-year-old French barrels, 30% two-year-old French barrels and 3% concrete tanks.
Tasting Comments
Taste: The nose features gentle aromas of boysenberry, cherry, freshly baked pie, spices, black tea, and vanilla beans, while the palate features fresh notes of black cherry and juicy red plum, intermingled with a complex mix of earthy nuances and subtle hints of tobacco leaf.
The wine has lively acidity and silky, seductively gentle tannins in a well-balanced, high tone, with the leather-like characteristics of aged Pinot appearing on the finish.
Taste: The nose features gentle aromas of boysenberry, cherry, freshly baked pie, spices, black tea, and vanilla beans, while the palate features fresh notes of black cherry and juicy red plum, intermingled with a complex mix of earthy nuances and subtle hints of tobacco leaf.
The wine has lively acidity and silky, seductively gentle tannins in a balanced, high tone, with the leather-like characteristics of aged Pinot appearing on the finish.
94P Jeb Dunnuck Aug.2022 Pure and ripe, the taste is not heavy, with an elegant structure, ripe tannins and fresh red fruits.
It features a pure and ripe flavor that is not heavy, with an elegant structure, ripe tannins and fresh red fruits.
Field Information
A blend of 14 carefully selected vineyards including Tree House and Bootleckers Hill.
Vintage: 2019
Capacity: 750ml
Type: Red wine
Taste: Full-bodied
Main variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Country of Origin: America
Region Name: California
AVA: Northern Sonoma
Nested AVAs: Russian River Valley
Vineyards: A blend of 14 carefully selected vineyards including Tree House and Bootlecker's Hill
Notes: 94P Jeb Dunnuck Aug.2022
Winemaker: Michael Brown
Vinification: 75% fermented in open stainless steel tanks, 25% in open concrete tanks. 5% whole bunch fermentation.
Aging: 16 months in French barrels (44% new barrels), 3% in concrete tanks
Rating: 90P or above
Cap: Cork
Alcohol content: 14.6%