Winemaker’s note: “The historic Enz Vineyard was first planted by the original homesteaders in 1887 in alluvial soils of granitic sand laced with limestone and dolomite (really cool dirt here!) This very special release was only made in 2022 so get it while you can!”
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Enz Vineyard, Lime Kiln Valley AVA, San Benito County. 1100ft ASL. Alluvial soils of granitic sand laced with limestone and dolomite. Block planted in the 1980s, dry farmed.
Making of: the grapes are crushed and then native fermented in stainless steel tank for 10 days. Pressed into barrels and aged for 8 months in neutral and 40% once used French oak barrels. Bottled unfined & unfiltered the following spring.
Personality: “This wine speaks distinctly of the vineyard site and its soil. It exudes deep concentration, rich perfume, and striking minerality unique to this terroir. Dry farming on these rocky lime-rich soils results in an intensely aromatic and opulent wine. When it comes to fruit this wine isn’t shy – think fresh dark fruit (blackberry, black currant, black plum, black and red cherry), warm dusty dry California chaparral/ garrigue (sage, manzanita, thyme,) with a vein of nervy river rock laden minerality providing freshness and backbone. This wine is perfect for your next salmon bake or when you have a craving for grilled fish.”
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Enz Vineyard, Lime Kiln Valley AVA, San Benito County. 1100ft ASL. Alluvial soils of granitic sand laced with limestone and dolomite. Block planted in the 1980s, dry farmed.
Making of: the grapes are crushed and then native fermented in stainless steel tank for 10 days. Pressed into barrels and aged for 8 months in neutral and 40% once used French oak barrels. Bottled unfined & unfiltered the following spring.
Personality: “This wine speaks distinctly of the vineyard site and its soil. It exudes deep concentration, rich perfume, and striking minerality unique to this terroir. Dry farming on these rocky lime-rich soils results in an intensely aromatic and opulent wine. When it comes to fruit this wine isn’t shy – think fresh dark fruit (blackberry, black currant, black plum, black and red cherry), warm dusty dry California chaparral/ garrigue (sage, manzanita, thyme,) with a vein of nervy river rock laden minerality providing freshness and backbone. This wine is perfect for your next salmon bake or when you have a craving for grilled fish.”
