Grand Vent Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
Petaluma Gap
Reviews
91+
Wine Advocate
Pale ruby-purple colored, the 2015 Pinot Noir Grand Vent Vineyard "The Wrangler" has quite a stemmy/herbal and earth-laced nose over a core of fresh cranberries and Bing cherries plus hints of teas, roses and dusty soil. Light-bodied and fairly edgy in nature, there is a lot of chewy stem tannins and freshness here, with savory layers and an herbal lift on the finish.
Wind dictates everything at this 15-acre vineyard in Sonoma County. The parcel sits in the mouth of the Petaluma Gap, where a blend of unique terroir, cool climate, and consistent wind yields long hang times that allow flavors to mature slowly and steadily. The majority of the vineyard is Pinot Noir with clones of Pommard 4, Dijon 113, and 667. In his book, A New California Wine, Jon Bonne describes the vineyard as “perhaps the most challenging vineyards [in all of California].” Considering the intense flavors of the grapes from this location, we’re happy to take on the challenge of working with grapes farmed from here.
Dense coloration hints at the intensity of this bold and enticing Pinot Noir with intriguing sappy aromas that include wild berries, rose hips and wet earth. The palate is lush yet savory with balanced acidity and present tannins with notes of dried herbs, forest floor and a touch of tanned leather.
Dense coloration hints at the intensity of this bold and enticing Pinot Noir with intriguing sappy aromas that include wild berries, rose hips and wet earth. The palate is lush yet savory with balanced acidity and present tannins with notes of dried herbs, forest floor and a touch of tanned leather.
| Appellation | Petaluma Gap | |
| Vineyard | Grand Vent | |
| Farming Method | Sustainable | |
| Aging/Cooperage | 37% New French Oak, 13 months | |
| Alcohol | 12.9% | |
| Production | 220 cases |