Vineyard Sources
100% Ashley's Vineyard (Blocks U, W, T, F, G & H) located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation
Barrel Aging
Aged 9 months in 100% neutral 4-year old barrels
Cooperage
Mercurey, Francois Freres, Atelier
Our small lot bottlings enable us to deliver some of our finest expressions of pinot noir by concentrating on specific vineyards, clonal selections or techniques. The "Older Barrels" Pinot Noir is aged for 11 months exclusively in four-year old, or "neutral", French barrels. The absence of new oak allow for a more delicate, sophisticated wine showcasing purity of fruit flavors.
This wine shows attractive dark cherry, raspberry and floral notes on the nose. Cherry and cranberry fruit is backed up with firm acidity, minerality and spice flavors on the palate. Enjoy!
Wine Critic Reviews
“Dried cherry and baked earth aromas show on the nose of this bottling. The palate is more savory than fruity, offering tart red fruit, turned earth and light mushroom flavors.” ~ Wine Enthusiast
