Wines Pouring

• 2022 Split Rail Vineyard Pinot Noir

  Santa Cruz Mountains

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  The vineyard sits at 1700’ elevation on an old lake bed, looking down at the Monterey Bay over Eureka Canyon in Corralitos. Being only 5 miles away from the Pacific Ocean, the maritime cooling influence, aka fog, creeps up Eureka Canyon and nestles in just below the vineyard, making it appear as if you are standing on an island in the sun, with the ability to step off the island and swim in the fog. Soils are grey sandstone and clay primarily, with marble or limestone deep down. 30 year-old vines, dry-farmed, mostly heritage clones from what is known as “David Bruce Selection” or “Wente Select”. These are one of the last remaining plantings of the original field selections that Paul Masson brought from Burgundy in the 1890s- some of the first pinot noir ever grown in the United States. Winemaker Notes Pinot from this vineyard is known for its vibrant, floral aroma and delicate color that belies a vivid structure on the palate. The 2021 vintage is reminiscent of the reserve Clone 32 bottling we made back in 2013 because this year Clone 32 takes centerstage in the blend, supported by a background of fruit-driven Pommard. The initial aromatics are slightly shy, but once the band starts playing she starts shaking her booty and opens up delicately with wafts of double delight rose and Roobios tea, plus elements of orange zest and wild strawberries with cream. The palate is soft and delicate, with a long and velvet-textured finish. Fruit on the palate is strawberry and cran

  Suggested Retail Price: $59
• 2022 Lester Family Vineyard Pinot Noir

  Santa Cruz Mountains

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  From Wine Enthusiast: Fresh aromas of raspberry and pomegranate pick up an earthy side of thyme and turned forest floor on the nose of this bottling. The palate is tense in structure and focused on vibrant, brisk red fruits, as raspberry and wild-herb flavors align.

  Suggested Retail Price: $59