Nose
Complex aromas of blackcurrants, black cherries, forest floor and violets interlaced with a savory grilled herb nuance.
Palate
Black cherries and kirsch flavors complement silky tannins and a multi-layered mouthfeel. The lingering and nuanced finish is a hallmark of all bottlings from this amazing vineyard site.
Growing Conditions
Arrendell Vineyard sits in arguably the coldest spot in the Green Valley of the Russian River Valley AVA. Each year this old-vine Pinot Noir vineyard, which was planted in 1975, struggles to ripen the one ton/acre crop of old heirloom Pinot Noir selections by Halloween. The cold meso-climate that results from cool air settling in this low-lying vineyard preserves natural acidity in the grapes and helps preserve the purity expression of the unique, ultra complex terroir in this wine. Natural acidity and density of distinct flavors that result from these adverse conditions also heighten the potential for extended aging of Arrendell Vineyard Pinot Noir bottlings.
Bottling
Bottled with no fining or filtration.
Aging
17 months in 100% French oak; 41 % new.
Appearance
A deep, ruby-colored wine.
