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%
95 Points
Deep garnet-purple in color, it strides confidently out of the glass with notes of crushed blueberries, ripe, fresh blackberries and warm cassis plus hints of black cherry, cardamom and nutmeg. The full-bodied palate is full of crunchy black fruits. It's rich and ripe firm chewy tannins provide additional structure and complexity as you make your descent into a long and flavorful finish.
94 Points
Aromas of honey, ginger, and key lime radiate from this elegant Chardonnay. A burst of fresh citrus, lime, and star fruit enlivens the front palate upon first sip and is quickly followed by ginger and white pepper, all underscored by subtle notes of white peach and cardamom. Vibrant acidity and steely minerality give the wine excellent structure as it moves into a long, flavorful finish.
93 Points
Robust aromatics of boysenberry, blackberry, cranberry, and black cherry are the centerpiece of this wine, harmonizing with the underlying aromas of violets, sandalwood, and forest floor. The first sip opens on the palate with a rush of softness and density, and lush, savory tannins. Red berries, blackberry, and cassis envelop the tongue on the mid-palate, gently punctuated with subtle acidity followed by a long, flavorful finish.
90 Points
Aromas of cranberry, sour cherry, plum, and orange rind, complemented by hints of forest floor, pine needles, and rosemary. The wine opens with flavor of juicy red fruit supported by spicy undertones of red pepper and black tea. The freshness of its red fruit are enhanced a vibrant core of light acidity and full rich tannins all of which linger gracefully in the long finish.
94 Points
Aromas of fresh lime, verbena, and gooseberry are followed by a juicy, aromatic front palate with bright acidity that wakes up your taste buds. The heightened aromatics develop even greater complexity on the mid-palate, featuring fresh lemon and star fruit, with just a hint of green apple and mango. Gorgeous structural precision leads to a long and chiseled finish with lasting minerality.
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