2019 Anthill Farms Abbey-Harris Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, USA
$60.00
• 100% Pinot Noir
• Abbey Harris Vineyard (Anderson Valley)
• This two-acre vineyard site at 900 to 1100 feet, facing south above the town of Boonville
• Wolfey-Bearwallow complex soil
• Half the vineyard has very pale, sandy soils mixed with pink quartz & the other half has more organic matter as well as large shale outcroppings
• Cooled by the Pacific to the west, every afternoon there are breezes coming from the ocean helping to moderate temperature for even ripening
• Wines from this site tend to show savory, spice influenced with a more pronounced tannic structure
• 50% whole cluster
• 3-week native yeast fermentation with daily punch-downs
• Aged 12 months in French oak (30% new)
• 25 ppm SO2 at bottling
• 13.5% abv
• 180 cases produced
Specs
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation Mendocino County, Anderson Valley
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Anthill Farms
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Meaty Fish, Red Sauce
- Characteristics West Coast, Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit, Dressed to Impress