Nose
Dark cherry and concentrated blackberry, cedar and forest floor aromas are complemented by a broad and pliant texture and a mocha-spice finish.
Palate
Focused layers bitter cherry, minerals and slate provide this well-structured wine a wonderful combination of drinkability and ageabilty.
Growing Conditions
MacLean’s Block, named after Don and Jennifer Hartford’s son, was planted in 2000 when MacLean was just three years old. MacLean loves the vineyard site and its surrounding forest that is home to cougars, bobcats, wild turkeys and red-tailed hawks. It is an estate-owned vineyard, nestled near redwood groves on a beautiful north-eastern facing slope, near the small town of Occidental. Scenic views of the Russian River Valley, Mount St. Helena and Geyser Peak make MacLean’s block one of the most beautiful vineyard locations in all of Sonoma County. The site is planted to Dijon 667 and 777 selections on Goldridge fine sandy loam soils. There is a true sense of the forest that surrounds the vineyard that carries through into this compelling expression of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.
Bottling
Unfined and unfiltered
Winemaking
Native & cultured yeast
Aging
17 months, 100% French oak, 33% new
