2011 Dry River Pinot Noir 375 ml we planted five acres of

we planted five acres of our highest vineyard

This year is no exception but it also possesses a bit more elegance and refinement

tea leaves and Angostura bitters

which can only be derived from the unique gravel subsoil found in the Livermore Valley

the weather changed and there was a rare dry lightning storm that sparked a fire on a hillside in remote west Sonoma County

2011 Dry River Pinot Noir 375 ml we planted five acres ofPinot noir is our largest planted variety, though it only represents one third of our production. We aim to achieve ripe fruit flavours with "transparent" tannins at moderate alcohol levels. We feel this grape should present an elegant character, shy and modest in its youth, but unfolding slowly to expose its charm, finesse and power after 5 10 years of age.