Nose
Vibrant fruit aromas of blueberry, raspberry and plum are the hallmarks of the aromatics along with a subtle cedar/cigar box note.
Palate
This mountain-grown wine expresses ripe fruits of the warm days and the acid balance from the cool nights. Intense flavors of berries and spice in this structured yet lively Pinot Noir.
Growing Conditions
In the Anderson Valley of Mendocino County the local residents speak an obscure dialect of English known as Boontling, which developed in the late 1800s. The “Muldune Trail” was a term used in Anderson Valley lore often describing the road traversing the ridge to Ukiah. There are other definitions of hitting the “Muldune Trail” that we will leave to the reader to discover! Our blocks within this estate-owned vineyard are located in the hills above Anderson Valley just below a 2,000 foot elevation, making it our highest elevation site. Planted to Dijon clones 115 and 667, we see another expression of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir that is more masculine than our Velvet Sisters bottling.
Bottling
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Aging
17 months in 100% French oak, 48% new.
Appearance
Medium to deep ruby-purple colored.
