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%
96 Points
Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, huckleberry, floral violet and savory spice. The palate is full and layered, with robust, age-worthy tannins and gorgeous flavors of dark berries, mocha and chocolate-covered cherries mingling with hints of graphite, fig and fine leather. Smooth tannins, firm structure and silky texture coat the palate on route to a long, generous finish.
90 Points
Rich and voluptuous with ripe raspberry, cherry, and plum, layered with hints of lavender, fig compote, and exotic spice. Concentrated and complex, the palate is a balanced interplay cocoa, and a hint of espresso, creating both richness and intrigue. Vibrant acidity and silky tannins that contribute heft and length that coat the palate with luscious ripeness that keeps on giving.
Gold Medal
Generously packed with black cherry, cola, cassis, and plum that all intermingle together in a creamy, velvety texture with great layering, finishing with delightful notes of oak and spice. Persistent, well-defined structure, wonderfully balanced.
Gold Medal
Light pink in color with aromas of watermelon, cranberry, orange rind, and fresh spring flowers that leap from the glass. The palate offers more peach, strawberry, and melon, with an intriguing note of rose and hibiscus. It's crisp with just the perfect hint of red fruit, and delicate whisper of strawberry that gives goosebumps.
95 Points
Lofty aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, and plum mingle with hints of baking spices and a touch of violet. The palate reveals luscious flavors of ripe berries, complemented by notes of black pepper and a subtle earthiness. With well-integrated tannins and a long lingering finish.
94 Points
Deep red-purple with aromas of black currents, blackberry, plum, chocolate, earthy forest floor, licorice, graphite, and subtle floral notes of violet, spice and cracked pepper. The palate is full, structured and balanced with blackberry, currant, black cherry fruit with notes of earth, firm acid and silky tannins. Finishes big with blackberry fruit and peppery spice.
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