Such an enchanting and engaging classic Russian River bouquet of blackberry, cherry, blueberry and spice. Add in flavors of sarsaparilla, licorice and brown sugar with a rich, round, lush mouthfeel, initially a bit tight on the palate. Flavors linger on with an aromatic finish of strawberry, orange peel and rose petal. Simply delicious. 392 cases made.
DOUBLE GOLD WINNER!.... black pepper and luscious dark fruit. Earthiness, dried strawberry, currant and light sweet oak. The texture is smooth and savory with umami and great tension of tannin and a gorgeous burst of fruit, followed by black cherry, slate and blackberry cheesecake.
Sadie’s Vineyard is named after a gorgeous and spirited German Shepard Sadie, who is usually found with her younger sidekick, Kodi. The vineyard is located along the chilly Bodega Highway corridor in a sweet spot of the Sebastopol Hills west of the town of Sebastopol. The 2014 vintage is the first wine from this site that we’ve bottled as a single-vineyard wine and we’re pretty excited about the results.
Our first vintage from this fabulous and nostalgic vineyard in the highly respected Middle Reach of the Russian River Valley; This 2014 has deep, pure, dark cherry flavors and a long, luscious, lingering finish. 94 points! 338 cases made.
A mere 93 cases made... Everyone loves Huckleberry's Vineyard, named for Bill & Lauren's adorable dog Huckleberry Hashimoto Hipp. This pocket-sized parcel sits on classic Gold Ridge soils near the tiny town of Graton. The closely-spaced vineyard is managed entirely by hand (Bill’s and Lauren’s!) and the attention to detail translates to the wine.
122 cases made... This special bottling was fermented 100% whole cluster (Lucille Ball style), stomped by our own Amanda! This "Methode Ancienne" style of winemaking gives the wine even more structure, muscle and depth with great intensity and broad shoulders; amazing!
2010 was such a special vintage; these wines now expressing round, soft, smooth and encompassing textures. Adastra vineyard in particular is magical in the integration of the site's wonderful flavors; hints of licorice, chocolate and coffee enhance the beautiful dark red fruit.
Earthy, minerally Pinots appeal to you? This is your wine... Add a shmear of raspberry jam to the earth and rocks, plus the depth and richness we all love and you've arrrived. Enjoy.
Cherry pie melded with raspberry, boysenberry, mineral, and spice aromas comprise the nose. The wine is intensely flavored, with cherry and deep, dark boysenberry. The flavors are lively, vibrant, and energetic splashed against the rich, fleshy texture. Very fine-grained tannins and minerality in the mouth lead to a very persistent finish. Only 68 cases made!
Wildcat Mountain is such a unique location straddling both Sonoma Coast and Los Carneros appellations; high elevation, very rocky and it receives fog and cold wind from both the Petaluma Gap and from the bay swooping up from the Golden Gate Bridge. This 2009 is one of our favorite vintages; with tremendous depth and power, yet with silky texture, minerality and beautiful flavors. We held back a few cases to watch this beaut open up over time.
