NORTH COAST VARIETALS reserve releases now available!
Reserve 2017 Pinot Noir (Ryan German Vineyards) Punched cap fermented in small one ton lots. Barrel aged for 15 months in French oak barrels. Red rose, pomegranate, and a stony mineral note in the nose. Pure red cherry dominates the palate and is buoyed by the structure to achieve excellent balance. This carries through the mouth to a long satisfying finish.
ALC 14.4%RS 0.3%pH 3.77TA 0.64%
Reserve 2018 Pinot Gris (Ryan German Vineyards) The grapes were whole cluster pressed, then the juice was racked clean and cold fermented slowly in stainless steel to maximize the fruit character. It was aged for 5 months before bottling, then bottle aged for another 4 months. Floral and lemon citrus aromatics come to the fore and pour onto the palate framed by a perfectly balanced mouthfeel. Medium bodied, juicy notes but dry with a citrus crispness and a slight mineral like spiciness that shows through to a lengthy and cleansing finish. Ideal with a wide range of cuisine.
ALC 13.5%RS 0.04%pH 3.21TA 0.65%
2018 Chardonnay 91 Points, BEST BUY, Wine Enthusiast, June Issue 2018 (v. 2016) Hand harvested and moved through a 58°F fermentation using a Chardonnay yeast to enhance the bright fruit character. Aged six months in neutral French and American oak barrels. Complex citrus fruit flavors and aromas with a slight hint of oak highlight this crisp, clean release. The light straw color hints at the fresh, appealing flavor profile and delicate oak accents. 100% Chardonnay
ALC 13.0%RS 0.38%pH 3.51TA 0.61%
2017 Rosé A cold soak with minimal skin contact for optimal color preceded an extended 53° fermentation in stainless steel. The bright, crisp strawberry, raspberry and cherry flavors are followed by a long lasting, fruity finish with just a hint of spice. It's nicely balanced and appealingly aromatic - a perfect selection before meals or with dinner salads, grilled foods and seafood.
ALC 11.0%RS 0.10%pH 3.31 TA 0.68%
2017 Pinot Noir Hand harvested and moved through an 82° fermentation using a Burgundy yeast to enhance the bright fruit character. The cool fog and bay breezes created a moderate vineyard climate resulting in a multi-layered, fruit driven wine with age softened tannins and a pleasant balance of fruit and oak. Aged 18 months in new and neutral French and American oak barrels. 94% Pinot Noir, 6% Syrah
