Pinot JuiceSpanish 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.

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

 
 
COASTAL CUVÉE:
La Neblina
GROWERS:
Kirk Lokka
APPELLATION:
Sonoma Coast
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
Sebastopol, Graton
VARIETAL:
Pinot Noir
SELECTION:
777, 115, 114
HARVEST DATE:
September 1st - 7th
PRODUCTION:
1,688 Cases
UNFINED AND UNFILTERED
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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