Nose
Red and black cherry are balanced with forest floor and briar notes.
Palate
Balanced acidity complement light brown
spice.
Growing Conditions
Planted exclusively to Pinot Noir in 2000 and sustainably
farmed, Sundawg Ridge Vineyard has become an exceptional site that produces fruit
with incredible depth and sous bois qualities.
A warm Spring led to early bud break and bloom, while a cold May reduced fruit set
and kept yields in check. Final ripening happened at a steady state and contributed to
an early harvest with high fruit quality.
Appellation: Green Valley – Russian River
Clones: 81% Pommard, 14% Dijon 115, 5% Calera
Harvest
After night harvesting, the fruit travels before sunrise to Saintsbury.
Winemaking
Each block
remains separate and receives gentle handling starting at the sorting table through to
the 5 ton open top fermenters for 5 day cold soak, 13 days total cuvaison.
Aging
11 months in 25% new, 31% 1-year old & 44% neutral all French Oak.
