Vineyards
The 2019 vintage is a blend of top Russian River vineyards: 42% Shiloh Glen Vineyard (667 &115), 25% Dutton Goff Vineyard (115), 22% Bucher North L, and 11% Kilcullen Vineyard (Pommard).
Harvest Date: Sept 6-15
Brix: 24.3˚ average
Clones: 667, 115, 777 and Pommard
AVA: Russian River Valley
Winemaking
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Fermentation: Tank fermented with native yeast and 25% whole cluster. Native malolactic fermentation in barrel
Aging: As traditionally practiced in Burgundy, we use an anaerobic approach with our Pinot Noir to preserve freshness. It was aged sur lies with monthly bâtonnage and spent 18 months in 45% new French barrels (François Frères and Taransaud). The wine was then lightly fined with egg white and bottled without filtration.
