Pinot Noir
This Pinot Noir blends four distinct mountain sites across the Santa Cruz Mountains: a tiny 1.3-acre block first planted in 1995, two south-facing alpine vineyards at roughly 1,500 feet, and a northwest-facing hillside east of Corralitos near the San Andreas Fault.
Each site brings something different to the blend, which is exactly the point: coastal freshness, mountain concentration, savory structure, and a little wildness around the edges. The fruit is grown organically, hand-tended, picked at night, and fermented natively in small lots.
Mountain Pinot Noir of structure and depth. Red and black cherry, pomegranate, warming spices, and a touch of soil tones. High natural acidity and a small amount of whole cluster give the wine grip, vibrancy, and a long, savory finish.
Bright, full-bodied, focused with a fine core of fruit. Complex and beautifully balanced.
Site: Santa Cruz Mountains AVA, drawn from four alpine mountain sites.
Farming: Organic, hand-tended, minimal-input farming.
Vines: La Tache, Swan, Suitcase, and Grand Cru Burgundy selections.
Aging: 9 months in 10% new French oak.
Style: 10% whole cluster, structured, savory, and lifted.
Tech: 13.5% ABV, 5.8 TA, 3.7 pH, 700 cases.