- Practicing Biodynamic
- 100% Nebbiolo
- 2,000’ ft elevation
- Native yeast and native malolactic fermentation
- 2 times a day pump overs for 9 days
- Aged for 22 months in 10hL Cask and neutral barrels
- 14% ABV
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Sonoma County
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-CMV-41-21 | 12/750ml |
Tasting Notes
This wine demonstrates the elegant complexity that can be achieved through high-altitude viticulture. It opens with lifted aromas of dark cherry and violets, complemented by delicate notes of rose petal and wild herbs. On the palate, the schist soils express themselves through pronounced mineral tension, while layers of black raspberry, tar, and dried flowers unfold against a backdrop of refined, silky tannins.
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Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
96
Date
2025-01-16
"The 2021 Nebbiolo is possibly the single greatest Nebbiolo I have tasted from the United States. Translucent but powerful, the 2021 is captivating. Large-scaled yet polished tannins wrap around a core of dark-fleshed fruit. Floral and spice overtones open with a bit of coaxing. As good as the 2021 is, there is room for improvement, especially with a softer oak imprint. I can't wait to see how this ages. The Nebbiolo has come a very long way since I started tasting it with the 2017 vintage some years ago. The 2021 spent 14-28 days in tank. Malolactic fermentation was done in neutral barrels, where the wine spent 4-6 months before being racked into 25HL casks for aging."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
92
Date
2025-07-01
"This ripe and round Nebbiolo brings concentrated raspberry, pomegranate, rose petal and balsamic aromas on the nose. The palate is chockablock loaded with rich tannin and flavors of fresh cherry, leather and spice mélange. Best from 2028–2040. —T.R.C."