Morning at Sonoma Stage Vineyard
SONOMA STAGE VINEYARD
Planted by the renowned Hyde family, this vineyard is situated in Sonoma Coast’s marine influenced micro-climate. The site is quite cool and windy, with nights often blanketed by the protective marine fog layer keeping yields low. Again, as we demand low yields in all of our vineyards, the environment naturally presents us with intense small clusters with very little need for additional thinning. Moreover, we request a per acreage contract to have the uppermost control over our vineyards farming. |
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WINEMAKING
The clonal make up of the wine is 50% Calera and 50% Swan selections. To maximize complexity and intrigue in the wine, the clones were co-fermented with 10% of the clusters whole. Fermenting with native yeast and minimal cap manipulation, this designate wine preserves the freshness and expressive fruit in this beauty. Pressed at dryness, the wine was aged in tight grain French Cooperage (50% new) and put to rest until bottling.
WINEMAKER'S NOTES
Rich aromatics of cherry blossom and plum with high notes of anise and clove are supported by a dense core of chocolate dusted berries. The palate is intense with expressive acidity focused around lush blueberry compote and a black cherry center accented by floral tones.
TECHNICAL DATA
Released November 2008
50% Calera, 50% Swan selections Co-Fermented
10% Whole Cluster
Native Yeast Fermentation
50% New French Cooperage
14.4 Alc by Vol
247 Cases Produced |
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