2014 Manzana Vineyard 5L

91 Points: James Suckling jamessuckling.com - 5/23/17

"Fruity and straight-forward with sliced cherry, lemon and strawberry aromas and flavors. Medium body, fresh finish. Screw cap. Drink now."

90 Points: Wine Enthusiast

2014 had ideal temperatures and growing conditions. The fruit came in the door healthy, ripe and luscious. The fruit was hand harvested in the cool evening hours on September 24, 2014.

The grapes for this Pinot Noir came exclusively from a vineyard farmed by the renowned Dutton Family. The Dutton family has been growing grapes in Sonoma County — specifically the Russian River Valley — for generations. Their fruit is highly prized, as their meticulous farming has shown consistency and quality over the years. Manzana vineyard is located in Green Valley of Russian River Valley, a sub-appellation known for its even colder temperatures which gives wines deeper color and intense aromatics. The best barrels from this vineyard were used to assemble this wine. Each was specifically selected for showing ideal and unique traits for this wine.

• composition:

  100% Pinot Noir

• alcohol: 14.20%
• bottling date: 08/01/2015
• aging:

  Aged 12 months in French oak, 25% new

• fermentation:

  Gently desteemed into open-top fermenters; three day cold soak; cap management included pump-overs & punch-downs