Succulent and immensely satisfying. Fans of Pinot will cherish this treasure. Whether you enjoy now or stash some away, you will be rewarded.
Winemaking
Picked in the darkness of the early morning hours and immediately hand sorted, whole berries were gently delivered and cold soaked seven days extracting depth and color. Fermentations were managed via a combination of delestage and pumpovers. Further extended maceration through four weeks which fine-tuned tannin profiles, allowing to perfect mouth feel and depth of flavor. Aged 9 months in 100% French oak, 60% of which was new.
Vineyards
Roberts Road Vineyard brings lively fruit flavors and a full body, with Swan and Dijon 777 clones adding a bit of extra texture and weight. Generally riper, bolder flavors, these often do well with more heavily toasted barrels. Sangiacomo's Southern Sonoma Vineyard located in cooler climate Los Carneros adds a layer of Pommard for spice additional richness rounding out the profile.
Analysis
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Vineyards: Sangiacomo Roberts Road & Southern Sonoma
Varietal Composition: Dijon 777, Pommard & Swan
Aging: 100% French Oak, 60% New
pH: 3.7 TA: 6.2 g/L
Alcohol: 14.3%
98 Points
Deep purple hue and an alluring aromatic profile of fresh blue fruits and delicate violets. On the palate, it delivers a seamless and layered texture, framed by supple, polished tannins and a refined sense of balance. Elegantly structured, it offers remarkable purity and finesse, finishing with graceful length and poise.
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