Orders can be placed to hold wines, no charges will occur until shipping, which will begin shortly. Release eta 12-5-11 (updated 12-2-11)

 The fruit for this 5 Barrel lot of Pinot Noir was grown at the Roma's Vineyard, a ridge-top location planted at 1,800 feet elevation at the north end of the Anderson Valley. This vintage was cooler than average, pushing harvest back by 3 weeks. This slow and late ripening allowed for tremendous 'hang-time' and flavor development even though sugar levels, and resulting alc% were low. This Pommard clone pinot was cold soaked, crushed and fermented in 1/2 ton open top fermentors. We prefer to ferment it on the cooler side to retain the purest expression of the delicate aromatics of Pinot Noir. After 12 days of fermentation we gently basket pressed off into 2 and 3 yr previously used Vosges Barrels. We choose to forgo any new Oak, to best show it's full array of aromatics and pure varietal expression. This is an extremely vibrant, fragrantly high toned cool climate Pinot. Piercingly aromatic notes of Wild Strawberry, Kirsch, Rhubarb, with a nice layer of exotic spice. The palate is tightly focused, firm tannins that remind me of tart plum skin, and bright mouthwatering acidity. As these wines age, expect natural sediment to form. Our wines are unfined/unfiltered, because sterile wines have no soul.