Palate
The Pinot Meunier is truly earthy and mineral, a prized characteristic here in sunny Napa, where the wines normally run fruitier, but it has tantalizing blue fruits as well, and a refreshing bright backbone of acidity and lively structure.
Growing Conditions
The Yount Mill Vineyard was one of the first certified organic vineyards in Napa Valley—they never stopped farming organically back in the post-war period when folks started using the new-fangled chemicals. Located in deep soil near the Napa River, the vines are mostly dry-farmed, and tended with minimal intervention—they are allowed to grow a little wild. The cool winds are drawn up the valley over the vineyard, allowing white grapes to maintain their vibrant freshness.
Winemaking
The wine was fermented with 50% whole clusters in a small open top tank, with two manual punch downs per day.
Aging
We pressed after 14 days on the skins and aged the wine in neutral Burgundy barrels for 10 months.
