Anthill Farms - Pinot Noir Harmony Lane Vineyard Sonoma Coast 2022 750ml (13.3% ABV)

we only got 3 bottles! only 300 cases produced

Anthill Farms = former partners in the iconic Williams Selyem, aka top notch Cali Pinot Noir that merges Burgundian structure and sophistication with the best cool climate New World fruit. Decant in it's youth or cellar for a few years. Can be cellared for 10 years. 

• Dijon 115, 667, and 777 clones, 
• Planted in 2004 between Graton and Occidental Ridge
• Goldridge sandy loam soils

vineyard info:

Located a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, this vineyard sits near the tiny town of Annapolis, and is farmed by Steve Campbell. At approximately 750 feet above sea level, it sits right at the boundary of the marine layer, ensuring that the cool, coastal climate delays ripening well beyond the warmer vineyards to the east. The two-decade-old vines grow on sandy, low-vigor Goldridge soil, which helps reduce yields to near two tons per acre.

96 Pts A. Galloni (Vinous): "...one of the most complete, arrestingly beautiful wines I have ever tasted from Anthill Farms. Dark, rich and unctuous ... possesses notable depth and yet it remains translucent, nuanced and super-expressive. The 50% whole clusters are not especially evident. Lavender, mint and blue/purplish fruit infuse this exquisitely layered, inviting Pinot."

95 Pts R. Parker: "... scents of cranberry and blueberry and nuances of forest floor and dried lavender. Medium-bodied with polished tannins and energetic acidity, the palate boasts powerful, concentrated fruit and a very long, latent finish. It deserves a few years in bottle to unfold."

region: Sonoma Coast, CA, USA

varietal: Pinot Noir

style: red

farming/cellar: organic, hand picked, 50% whole cluster, ambient yeast, daily punchdowns for 3 weeks, aged 15 months in French oak (25% new), low so2

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