Tasting Notes
Vibrant black cherry, mineral, coffee and Asian spice aromas and flavors complement the fine grained, silky tannins that reflect the cool, coastal ridge terroir.

Acclaim
93 Points - "From the winery's Annapolis Vineyard, at the cool, northern tip of the true Sonoma Coast, comes the chunky young Pinot Noir. Although the grapes were determined before fermentation, the tannins are significant, a reflection of the low yields and tough skins the berries develop. In fact, the wine is almost Zinny in its full body and spicy, briary fruit. It clearly needs time. Best after 2011." - Steve Heimoff, The Wine Enthusiast, July 2009

92+ Points - "Bright red. Exotic red and dark berry compote, cherry-cola and potpourri aromas are complicated by smoky minerals and herbs. Fleshy, seductively sweet raspberry and candied cherry flavors are strikingly pure and concentrated, with silky tannins adding support. Gains weight with air and finishes with excellent clarity and persistence. Put this one away for a couple of years, at least." - Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May 2009

Historic Aclaim:
2005: 93 Points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May 2008
2005: 95 Points, Wine & Spirits, April 2008
2005: 93 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, December 2007
2005: 91 Points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May 2007
2005: 93 Points, The Wine Enthusiast, September 2007

Vineyard Character
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 just south of the Peay Vineyard at an elevation of about 900 to 1,200 feet above sea level. The soils at this mountain site are well drained and import minerality and a strength of focus to the wine.

Wine Details
Oak: 100% French oak; 60% new
Time in oak: 15 months
Alcohol: 14.6%
TA: 5.7g/L
pH: 3.55
Cases produced: 467
No fining or filtration
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