Nose
This alluring and hedonistic wine has amazing extract and purity of fruit focus. Vibrant fruit aromas of black cherry and blueberry harmonize with violet and cinnamon stick notes.
Palate
The captivating aromas lead into equally vibrant flavors of berry, allspice and mocha. Explosively rich and sensuously elegant, this charismatic wine drinks beautifully upon release but will continue to improve with bottle age.
Growing Conditions
In the Anderson Valley of Mendocino County the local residents speak an obscure dialect of English known as Boontling, developed in the late 1800s. The “Velvet Sisters” are local historical figures who in Boontling lore became known for wearing plush velvet dresses that they had purchased on a trip to British Columbia. We call this wine “Velvet Sisters” in tribute to the Anderson Valley history and the wine’s plush velvety texture. The 2010 Velvet Sisters Pinot Noir is sourced from a block within Falk vineyard, an estate owned vineyard located in the hills above Anderson Valley. Falk vineyard is planted with Pommard selections along with Dijon clones 115, 667 and 777. The character of this carefully harvested Pinot Noir includes lively fruit aromas and a silky texture; exemplary of the best of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir.
Bottling
No fining or filtration
Winemaking
Native yeast
Aging
14 months, 100% French oak, 50% new
