This is our first blend from three of the “true” Sonoma Coast vineyards we work with. The “true” Sonoma Coast runs generally from Bodega Bay north to the Mendocino County line, and three ridges in from the Pacific.
A legendary Pinot Noir vineyard…
From one of the most rugged and remote sites, we work with comes a wine that expresses itself in a way you’d never expect.
The wine shows a very pretty spectrum of flavors. I personally like the tannins, which are very fine and very well integrated. It does have substantial palate weight, with a flavor profile that ruins from notes of black licorice, to red licorice, macerated strawberries and very ripe red raspberries.
Expressive floral and spice notes reflect the more perfumed, lifted side of the Russian River Valley....
This is our first blend from three of the “true” Sonoma Coast vineyards we work with. The “true” Sonoma Coast runs generally from Bodega Bay north to the Mendocino County line, and three ridges in from the Pacific.
Delicate aromatics of lighter fruits which evolve to riper notes as it opens up, but with the hint of rose petal we so often see at Bucher.
From a remote location in the farthest reaches of the true Sonoma Coast comes an elegant beauty.
It took 8 vineyards, 15 different clones of Pinot and 17 separate blending trials to craft a blend we feel fully expresses the beauty of the Russian River Valley and the grace of the 2016 vintage.
The “Three Sisters” Vineyard sits at the very top of the second ridge in from the Pacific Ocean, approximately 1260 feet above sea level in the “Fort Ross-Seaview” appellation. To describe the surrounding terrain as “rugged”, or the site as “remote”, doesn’t really begin to even capture it.
From a tiny vineyard that holds a big place in our hearts, comes a wine with a singularly distinct voice.
This was the very first vineyard from which I made Pinot, and true to the place, it shows the delicate and charming side of Pinot- and reminds me of SaraLee Kunde, which always make me smile....
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