Nose
Strawberry, white truffle, spice, earth.
Palate
vanilla, spice
Harvest
vest Notes:
The stunning view from the top of Manchester Ridge needs to be seen to be believed. Located
at an elevation of 2000 ft., the vineyard overlooks the Pacific Ocean and on a clear day, the
lighthouse of Point Arena is clearly visible. This location creates a unique environment for
the vines to grow and the grapes to develop. Fog, wind and heat waves are all pervasive
throughout the growing season which leads to dynamic and distinctive fruit.
Another year of drought, including the driest fall in recorded history, led to very early bud
break. Perfect weather in April and May helped the vines to grow steadily throughout early
spring while also facilitating good pollination leading to above average crop levels. The early
bud break and uneven ripening temperatures throughout spring and summer moved
everything ahead of schedule with pick dates as early as two weeks ahead of average. A slight
heat wave in July pushed the ripening forward but cool temperatures in August helped to
balance the ripening and preserve acidity and color in the grapes.
Winemaking
Fermentation: RC212 yeast @ 78-82F in Stainless Steel Open Top Fermenter
Malo-lactic: Vinaflora strain ML bacteria
BBL age: 19 months 227 liter barrels
New oak: 20%
Primary Coopers: Francois Frere
Barrel Type: 100% French oak, M+ Toast
Aging
BBL age: 19 months 227 liter barrels
New oak: 20%
Primary Coopers: Francois Frere
Barrel Type: 100% French oak, M+ Toast
