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A blend of five iconic Russian River vineyards, our 2022 Winemaker's Reserve Pinot Noir is a work of art. Our partnership with acclaimed winemaker Sean Capiaux is the only reason we have access to this sought after fruit; arguably the crème de la crème of the Russian River AVA. Hand harvesting, hand punchdowns, and French oak barrel aging bring out the complexity in this wine.
Only three barrels of this rare vineyard blend were produced. More about some of these vineyards: Widdoes Vineyard The Dutton Ranch’s Widdoes vineyard is located between the towns of Graton and Occidental in the Green Valley sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley appellation. The cool temperate growing conditions allow the grapes from this 29 year-old, vertical trained, dry farmed vineyard to ripen slowly and evenly. Soil: Goldridge Fine Sandy Loam Elevation: 150 feet Slope: Midslope of low-lying hillside Clone: Martini Year Planted: 1984 Starscape Vineyard This vineyard is located in the unofficial sub-region known as Middle Reach in the northernmost part of the Russian River appellation. The West Block was planted in 1971 and is one of the oldest known plantings of Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley. Yields are less than one ton per acre. Soil: Laniger and Yolo Loam Elevation: 50 feet Slope: Less than 5% Clone: Martini Year Planted: 1971
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