The Russian River carves a gap in the rugged coastal mountains of Sonoma
County, building a route for cooling afternoon breezes and morning fog that
creates the unique terroir of the Russian River Valley. The mild growing
conditions are ideal for producing rich and full-flavored Pinot Noir.
The vintage of 2015 began with mild growing conditions that favored wine growth
throughout the spring. A warm spell in early September allowed the fruit to fully
develop giving the wine an intense fruity character. The grapes were handpicked
and brought to the winery for destemming into stainless steel tanks and
fermentation on the skins. After three weeks, the young wine was gently pressed
off the skins before it aged in small European oak barrels for 13 months.
