Intense dark cherry, pomegranate and cola aromas complement dark cherry and juicy blackberry flavors in this single vineyard "true coastal" gem. Mineral, coffee, cola and Asian spice nuances lead to fine grained and silky tannins on the finish. This is a great example of true Sonoma Coast ridge-top terroir.
2009: 92 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May 2011
2007: 93 points, Robert Parker, Jr., Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2010
2007: 93 points, Steve Heimoff, The Wine Enthusiast, July 2009
2007: 92+ points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May 2009
2006: 93 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May 2008
2005: 95 points, Wine & Spirits, April 2008
2005: 93 points, Robert Parker, Jr., Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2007
2005: 91 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May 2007
2005: 93 points, Steve Heimoff, The Wine Enthusiast, September 2007
Our Far Coast Vineyard is a cool site surrounded by redwood forests, almost two hours north of the Russian River, on a Sonoma Coast mountain ridge. It is an area that some call the "True Sonoma Coast." Others would simply describe the distant vineyard site as "the middle of nowhere." Far Coast Vineyard sits at an elevation of about 900 to 1200 feet above sea level. The soils of this ridge-top site are well drained and help to intensify the sense of minerality and focus in this rare, single vineyard Pinot Noir.
Oak: 100% French oak, 45% new
Time in Oak: 15 months
Yeast: Native
Alcohol: 14.6%
TA: 5.5g/L
Cases produced: 350
Unfined and unfiltered
| Vintage: | 2009 |
| Wine Type: | Red Wine |
| Appellation: | Sonoma Coast |
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