Spanish for “fog,” la neblina rolls in from the Pacific Ocean to blanket and cool the coastal Pinot Noir vineyards of western Sonoma County. This handcrafted wine blends the nuanced characteristics of a few select sites. In 2007, fifteen percent of the fruit was whole cluster fermented. The core of this blend is from vines planted on the Goldridge soils of the Sebastopol Bench along Gravenstein Highway 116. Annapolis sourced Pommard fruit enhanced midpalate structure.

With crystalline focus, the nose showcases black cherry, rose bush, shitake mushroom, soy sauce, white pepper and river rock aromas. Wet earth and cocoa powder show up on the midpalate, while pure black cherry and rose petal aromatics keep things focused. The finish is well defined, with silky tannins buffering integrated cherry, dark chocolate and lavender flavors. Drinking well now, but will cellar through at least 2014.

1,688 cases produced. $42 per bottle.
RELEASE DATE: March 16, 2009
***Limited Production, Available While Supplies Last***

STEVEN TANZER'S INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR, May/June 2009
92 points
“Deep red with a brilliant rim. Powerfully scented aromas of cherry, smoky minerals, flowers and Asian spices expand with air and pick up a note of white pepper. Palate-staining red berry and cherry flavors are impressively energetic, with tangy mineral and cinnamon qualities adding vivacity. Finishes very fresh, with excellent clarity and spicy persistence. More energetic and classically pinot than the 2006 version. ” — Josh Raynolds

THE WINE ADVOCATE #180, December 2008
(90-93) points
“The Pinot Noir La Neblina is a mix from several single vineyards from the Sonoma Coast. It usually includes small percentages of whole clusters, and never more than 50% new oak. It exhibits good character in 2007, with notes of black cherry, raspberry, and forest floor, with a hint of spring flowers in a medium to full–bodied, luscious style, with underlying acidity.” — Robert Parker

BURGHOUND Issue 35, 3rd Quarter 2009
91 points
“A ripe and impressively complex nose offers up aromas of menthol, blackberry and cassis that introduce equally complex, rich and voluminous medium plus weight flavors that possess a dusty and mouth coating texture that display excellent finishing persistence. This is moderately structured and really quite attractive and though it’s perhaps a bit less elegant than usual, it compensates by delivering even greater depth. There is a trace of backend warmth but if the appropriate serving temperature is maintained, it’s almost invisible. Recommended.” — Allen Meadows

PINOT REPORT ISSUE 60, Release Date 10/15/09
94 points
“Medium-deep ruby color; deep red cherry and spicy aromas; rich, ripe, red cherry flavors with spice and herbal notes; very complex flavors; silky texture; sweet oak notes; good structure and balance; long finish. Spicy, rich and delicious Pinot that cries out for grilled meats.”— Gregory Walter

I-WINEREVIEW, May, 2009
92 points
“Dark ruby in color, the La Neblina Pinot Noir, sourced from several Sonoma Coast vineyards, reveals aromas of black cherry fruit with notes of herbs and wood spice. Aged for 16 months in 50% new French oak, the palate is very soft and ripe offering dark red cherry and mulberry fruit, herbal undergrowth, and earth. It is long, sweet and flavorful on the finish and, while drinkable now, will reward patience if aged for an additional year in the bottle.”
— Mike Potashnik

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