Growing Conditions
SOIL TYPE: Huichica loam
Harvest
Sonoma's third consecutive warm winter prompted an early start to the growing season. march frosts slightly thinned what would become a warm, healthy vintage. As harvest for this vineyard started in mid August, the weather cooled and fruit quality soared, prompting a balanced and beautiful vintage.
Winemaking
Vinification methods are the same as our Estate Pinot--fermented with native, wild yeast in concrete or steel then aged in neutral oak barrels for about six months; but, compared to its counterpart, the Carneros Pinot ends up expressing a softer, more delicate touch and feel.
