Upp Road (Bush) Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
Sonoma Coast
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Wine Advocate
Pale to medium ruby-purple in color, the 2015 Pinot Noir Upp Road Vineyard "The Artist" has fragrant notes of violets, chocolate-covered cherries and raspberry preserves with wafts of cinnamon stick and forest floor. The palate is light to medium-bodied with a lovely line of freshness cutting through the intense red berry and earth layers, finishing with a pleasant chewiness.
Planted in 2012, this 12-acre vineyard was developed for a select set of Dutton Ranch clients, including Ernest. The vineyard sits on a north-facing slope in the Green Valley of the Russian River Valley, and is planted to Swan, Calera, and 828 clones. We are excited to watch this property develop over the next 10 years, and intend to source from it to make our flagship Pinot Noir.
The purity and precision of this Pinot Noir is revealed at first by the fresh red rose petal aroma with subtle hints of minerality, morning garden and unripe strawberries. Flavors of summer cherries, rhubarb and pomegranate are framed by impeccable acidity that translates vibrant energy and serious focus.
The purity and precision of this Pinot Noir is revealed at first by the fresh red rose petal aroma with subtle hints of minerality, morning garden and unripe strawberries. Flavors of summer cherries, rhubarb and pomegranate are framed by impeccable acidity that translates vibrant energy and serious focus.
| Appellation | Sonoma Coast | |
| Vineyard | Bush | |
| Farming Method | Sustainable | |
| Aging/Cooperage | 44% New French Oak, 10 months | |
| Release Date | Spring 2017 | |
| Alcohol | 13.0% | |
| Production | 285 cases |