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Vintage

2017

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Appellation

Russian River Valley

Vineyard Designation

Lakeview Vineyard

Harvest Date

August 27, 2014

Sugar

24.2 Brix

Acid

.62 gms/100ml

3.4

Aging

Aged sur lie 11 months in French Oak, 25% new

Bottling Date

August 4, 2015

Alcohol %

13.8

2018 Lakeview Vineyard Pinot Noir

Green Valley of the Russian River Valley

This is classic Green Valley, fragrant and begging for attention. The small, 8.6 acre vineyard is just northwest of Sundawg Ridge, sloping gently east to west with well drained Goldridge sandy loam soil, benefitting from the spring-fed lake that inspired the vineyard name.

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The Lakeview vineyard was re-imagined a few years ago, with new clones introduced. The impact is now clear. This wine provides the simple answer to why people fall in love with Pinot Noir. It doesn’t require much thought or evaluation, it’s in your face fun, the kind of wine that inspires devotion. There’s an aromatic explosion of bright red candied fruit and sweet oak, even though the oak has been dialed back a bit from previous vintages. Soft and luscious, with plush tannins and a hint of earthiness, it’s the kind of wine called ‘pretty’. Well structured, simply put, a thing of beauty.

Winemaking:

Grapes are hand-picked, hand sorted twice, 100% de-stemmed
Five day pre-fermentation cold maceration
BGY yeast
Native fermentation in barrel

Clones: 114 & 115

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

~ 95 Points, 4 1/2 Stars / “The Russian River Valley has certainly become one of the greatest Pinot Noir appellations on the planet and this gorgeous wine is proof positive. MacPhail offers pure hedonistic pleasure as it just flows over you with each sip. It’s an utterly charming Pinot Noir. Just eight barrels produced.” - Sean Ludford, BevX.com

Vineyard Notes

~ 90 Points, "Outstanding"/ “Silky and smooth with spice and bright cherry fruit; spicy, balanced and long; fresh and bright.” - Anthony Dias Blue, Tasting Panel

Production Notes

~90 Points, "Very Highly Recommended" / “Medium ruby; forward, toasty, black cherry fruit aroma with hints of clove and cocoa; medium to medium-full body; supple, plummy, earthy, red fruit flavors with herbal notes and undertones of sweet oak; medium to medium-full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Deserving a few more years of bottle aging.” - Nicholas Ponomareff, California Grapevine

Winemaker Notes

~ 90 Points, "Highly Recommended" / “This is a full-bodied, voluptuous and intense wine, with plenty of flair and complexity. A richness of berry pie is complemented by tangy acidity and layers of texture, finishing light and bright.” - Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast

Food Pairing Notes

~ 90 Points / “Lively, lightly chewy and fresh with notes of cherry cobbler, seared duck breast and vanilla bean.” - Catherine Fallis MS, The Planet Grape Wine Review

Other Notes

TASTING NOTES: The Lakeview vineyard was re-imagined a few years ago, with new clones introduced. The impact is now clear. This wine provides the simple answer to why people fall in love with Pinot Noir. It doesn’t require much thought or evaluation, it’s in your face fun, the kind of wine that inspires devotion. There’s an aromatic explosion of bright red candied fruit and sweet oak, even though the oak has been dialed back a bit from previous vintages. Soft and luscious, with plush tannins and a hint of earthiness, it’s the kind of wine called ‘pretty’. Well structured, simply put, a thing of beauty.