Winemaker Notes

In 2019, Hogan’s Run Vineyard again was bottled as a single vineyard wine due to it's great quality that vintage. The mouthfeel is delicately balanced between acid and tannin. The finish is long and silky with rich baking spices, raspberries, cherry, and other red fruits. Ferments were punched down by hand twice daily. The fruit was fermented whole berry over 14 days and lightly pressed. Aged sur lie in 100% new French oak over 16 months with a once monthly batonage.

Vineyards

Sourced exclusively from Hogan’s Run Vineyard in the north/center of the Russian River Valley AVA using 667 and 777 clones. The vineyard is a moderately slopped hillside that was recently transitioned to can pruning. Ripening is typically on the early side with berries and clusters small and always rich with flavor.  

Technical Notes

Barrel Description: 100% new French Oak, Rousseau cooperage

Barrel aging: 16 months on the lees, with a monthly stirring

Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Clones: 777, 667

pH: 3.71

TA: 6.1 g/L