Cushing’s Block from Henry David Vineyard in Bennett Valley once again shines. Contributing to our Cushing’s Block Pinot, the Pommard Clone’s elegance and grace create a fitting counterpoint to the interplay between Calera and Swan selections’ darkness and depth. The Swan selection gives us aromatic lift and spice without overt ripeness. Both of these clones are known for their “hens and chicks” clusters. They carry a mix of both normal and dime-sized berries that bring many of our favorite characteristics to the wine—a winemaker’s dream.
Visit Our StoreNamed after Joe Donelan’s second son, Cushing’s Block Pinot Noir contains lush aromas of ripe blackberry, kirsch, and plum sauce. Richness and freshness on the palate make this Bennett Valley vineyard wine irresistible. This Pinot Noir is heavily influenced by concentrated dark fruit, but there is also a beautiful mix of exotic spices and spring flowers. The interplay provides beautiful contrast and complexity to this remarkable single-vineyard Pinot.
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Pinot Noir (100%)
Cushing’s Block Pinot Noir hails from the beautiful and idyllic Henry David Vineyard in the southeastern corner of Bennett Valley. Here, we work with heritage Pinot Noir selections growing on rolling hills of gravel soil.
Native-yeast fermentation in small batches with 44% in new French Oak. 17 months of élevage.
3–10 years
Ripe blackberry, kirsch, plum sauce, exotic spice, spring flowers.
Glazed duck breast with Chinese five-spice.