WINE CLUB SELECTION OCT 2023
selection of premier Mendocino County vineyards with a focus on dry farming, older vines, and sustainable/organic farming. Clones included: 115, 667, 777, 2A, 838, Pommard, Martini.
goal is to capture the unique character of this region and its proximity to the Pacific, coastal redwoods, and the headwaters of 2 major rivers.
'22 Cuvee is blend of 6 top sites: Peterson, Costa, Pauli, Redford, Blue Oaks, Vidmar for 4 sub-AVAs in Mendocino: Potter Valley, Yorkville Highlands, Anderson Valley, Comptche.
Clones used are: 115, 667, 777, 2A, 838, Martini, Pommard, Mt Eden, Swan
can be cellared for 2-3 years
aromas of Bing cherry, rose petals, and iron. lighter bodied with black raspberry, dried tobacco and lilac.Â
region: Mendocino, CA, USA
varietal: Pinot Noir
style: light red
farming/cellar: hand harvested, Fermented in open-top tanks with 10% whole cluster, regular cap management performed over 2 week primary fermentation, Aged 8 months in a mix of neutral French oak and stainless steel. Practicing Organic
pairing: chicken liver mousse, wild mushroom tartine, venison burger
