Pinot Noir 'Alpine Vineyard'

– All estate fruit from the Alpine Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
– 11 acres planted, mostly 6’x4′, all with our own massale selection of heirloom and suitcase vine material
– Elevation 1230-1400ft
– Aspect: Primarily Southwest
– Slope: 20-40%
– Soil: Purisima Formation – 12”-24” topsoil over soft shale
– Alc 12.8%
– Cooperage – 50% new oak(Francois Freres custom barrels, 4 yr seasoning, med to med+ toast)
– 30% whole cluster
– 47 barrels(225L) produced

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