Spanish for “fog,” la neblina rolls in from the Pacific Ocean to blanket and cool the coastal Pinot Noir vineyards of western Sonoma County.  Aged on primary lees for 15 months, this cuvee is a blend from four truly coastal vineyard sites where this classic vintage was captured. The core of this blend is from vines planted in the Goldridge soils of the Sebastopol Bench along Gravenstein Highway 116. We fermented with 10% whole cluster in 2009 to add tannin complexity, structure, and spiciness.

Deep garnet core with a slender violet rainbow around the edge. Juicy and inviting aromatics of homemade blackberry compote, crushed cranberry, and perfumed violets layer with flint, stone, and minerality. The effusive entry carries a palate of red fruits and spice potpourri supported by nuanced oak, leading to a seamless finish of velvety lingering tannins. While drinking effortlessly now, complexity and layers will unfold with a patient cellaring through 2018.

1244 cases produced
$42 per bottle
Current Release

BURGHOUND
4th Quarter 2011, Issue 44
91/2014+
“A restrained, airy and ripe nose of plum, black cherry and spice is followed by notably rich, supple, round and mouth coating medium weight flavors that also possess a velvety mouth feel on the slightly more complex, dusty and lingering finish. About the only nit here is a touch of backend warmth but it’s not really enough to materially detract from the overall sense of balance.” —Alan Meadows

STEVEN TANZER'S INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR,
May/June 2011
92 points
“Bright ruby. Sexy, high-pitched aromas of raspberry, cherry and minerals. Juicy, penetrating and precise, with a silky texture and lovely purity to its red fruit and floral pastille flavors. Finishes with admirable length and focus and lingering notes of smoky minerals and spicecake. Offers a compelling combination of power and finesse and has the depth to age. ” — Josh Raynolds

THE WINE ADVOCATE #193, February 2011
(90-92) points
“The 2009 Pinot Noir La Neblina (50% stems utilized) emerges from the Goldridge soils located in Sebastopol. Loaded with black cherry, plum and currant fruit, this dark ruby/purple-tinged wine possesses sweet tannins, medium body and a heady, plush finish. It will drink well young and age effortlessly for 4-5 years. ” — Robert Parker

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