The Wine
2004 Vintage
Pinot Noir - Amber Ridge Vineyard Russian River Valley
Our 2004 Amber Ridge Pinot Noir is the first we have produced from this vineyard in the heart of the Russian River Valley. We harvest fruit from 4 different blocks which include clones 667, 115 and 777. The 667 delivers dark fruits and an even, structured palate. The 115 is all about cherries with an intense core of fruit directly in the mid-palate. The 777 lends the wine a feminine elegance that balances the power of the other two.
Aromatics
Deep red cherry and raspberry with hints of five-spice and cola.
On the palate
This wine has a palate that explodes with spicy cherry, vanilla and raspberry. There is an element of five-spice that starts on the mid-palate and stays throughout the long finish. Although intense, the mouth-feel has a velvety suppleness that coats and seduces the palate.