Our Pinot noir grapes come from the Gap's Crown Vineyard in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Situated a few miles in from the coast and influenced by the coastal fog and cool Pacific ocean air via the Petaluma Gap, the grapes are grown in the environment where Pinot noir thrives.
Winemakers Tasting Notes
Rich texture with a dense core of dark blackberry. Aroma is reminiscent of allspice and clove. Cherry cola and some sweet oak round out the complex aroma. Nice tannins.
2010 Pinot Noir
AVA : Russian River
Source : Amber Ridge
Bottle Date : July 2011
125 Cases
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We have been searching for the right place to use our EFV Russian River Pinot. We’ve been able to obtain fruit from Amber Ridge, a top class vineyard in the Russian River Valley. It’s our first Russian River Valley Pinot and we have high expectations.
Winemakers Tasting Notes
Bright strawberry and raspberry jam dominate the nose. A surprisingly full mouthfeel given the lightness of the aroma descriptors.
The core component of our Proprietary blend is Cabernet Sauvignon from the Beckstoffer Vineyards. This valley floor vineyard, located on the western side of the Valley, produces fruit with profound flavor, intensity and depth.
Winemakers Tasting Notes
Dark and intense. Blueberry syrup and and intense dark berry flavor come from our stellar Cabernet grapes. The cooperage lends flavors of coffee and oak. Finely structured with nice acid. Good attack, rolls across the palate. Tannins are forceful, but not drying. Dark and inky color.
Our new project which features a larger concentration of Merlot and a beautiful blend of other Napa Valley fruit.
Winemakers Tasting Notes
Red raspberry and fleshy fruit, with a nice serving of dark chocolate. Intense tannin and weight. Like a raspberry chocolate cake you can drink.