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Vineyard Notes:Richard’s Family Vineyard is nestled in the Schultz Valley near Annadel State Park in Sonoma Valley. While generally conceived as a warmer region, this east facing isolated parcel buttressed to the west by the Sonoma Mountains is surprisingly cool and produces excellent Sonoma valley wine. This young planting has already produced several vintages of Sonoma valley wine with great character. The rocky soils used to provide footing for a lavender farm. Most of the lavender was replaced with Syrah, but several rows remain enticing us to believe they leave their own mark in each vintage. The epitome of how great grapes and patience reward the winemaker. The fruit requires little intrusion with the exception of gentle foot treading. After fermenting with 100% whole cluster, native yeast, and an extended time on the skins, the wine is pressed to barrel where – with patience – it evolves into something we hope to be extraordinary. We typically must wait anywhere between 28-36 months before witnessing the true seductive nature of this wine. Tasting Note:In contrast to the 2006, the 2007 does not arrive with the same power and intrusion. It is more subtle, more refined in its offering but equally veiled in mystery, and incredibly compelling. Still developing in barrel, the wine has wonderful depth paired with delicacy. It is seductive and intoxicating in its aromatics but still needs time to open. The mouth feel is silky, with tantalizing, soft tannins and it seems the entirety of the pleasure remains on your palate long after the wine is gone. |
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