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Situated just below our own Nightwing Estate Vineyard, Gap’s Crown is planted on a southwest-facing slope with elevations ranging from 320 to 820 feet, and boasts some of the most sought-after fruit in Sonoma County.
An opulent violet-colored wine with lavish aromas and flavors, this Pinot Noir offer loads of black cherry and black currant aromas that jump out of the glass. Oak-imparted notes of cocoa powder and licorice give the wine a supporting base note to accompany the lifted fruit-forward aromas. Flavors of brown sugar and dried cherries linger on the finish.
The fruit was gently destemmed into small open-top fermenters using state-of-the-art equipment and procedures to avoid any pumping of the must. Inoculation with select yeast strains followed a three-day cold soak, and the caps were managed with a combination of pump-overs and punch-downs. After 10 months of ageing exclusively French oak barrels, 40% of which were new, 30% being once-used, we bottled on August 1st, 2023.
The 2022 vintage was impacted by a third consecutive year of drought that resulted in a reduction in yields from 10-30%. The growing season was temperate, keeping us on track or ahead of normal growth. Then we saw some heat spikes that prompted our first picks. Our grapes from Gap’s Crown were harvested from blocks planted to Clone 828. The fruit was harvested by hand overnight on September 12th, 2022.
Gap’s Crown Vineyard is situated on the base of Sonoma Mountain in the Petaluma Gap AVA, named for the Petaluma wind gap that allows wind and fog from the Pacific to flow further inland than almost any other place in Sonoma County. Situated just below our own Nightwing Estate Vineyard, Gap’s Crown is planted on a southwest-facing slope with elevations ranging from 320 to 820 feet, and boasts some of the most sought-after fruit in Sonoma County.
100% Pinot Noir
240 Cases
Aged 10 months in French oak, 40% new, 30% once-used
Gently destemmed into open-top fermenters; three-day cold soak; cap management included pump-overs & punch-downs
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The grapes for this Pinot Noir came exclusively from Champlin Creek, an exceptional vineyard located on a windswept hillside in western Carneros near Sonoma Town. This is a visually gorgeous wine with a dark plum color that appears both bright red and deep purple at the same time.
This is a visually gorgeous wine with a dark plum color that appears both bright red and deep purple at the same time. Aromas of black cherry and brown sugar make for an inviting wine. After taking a sip, the flavors reveal layers of blueberry and raspberry underscored by rich and luxurious tannins.
"This is an earthy wine, funky in rose garden and compost, with a demure entry that develops into a more full-bodied sense of thickness and dense tannin over time. There's a nice flourish of strawberry and rhubarb that takes on a compote-like lushness. "
The fruit was gently destemmed into small open-top fermenters, using state-of-the-art equipment and procedures to avoid any pumping of the must. Inoculation with select yeast strains followed a three-day cold soak, and the caps were managed with a combination of pump-overs and punch-downs. The wine was aged in French oak barrels, 17% new and 48% one-year-old, and aged for 12 months before being bottled on October 31, 2017.
A bit warmer than average, the 2016 growing season proved to be a very good one, with near-perfect conditions for growing Pinot Noir. A well-timed cool spell in August slowed ripening down, enabling the fruit to develop evenly to full maturity without sugars being too high. The vines at Champlin Creek are planted on a hillside to Clone 667. The clusters are loose and the berries are very small, which results in a low juice-to-skin ratio. The grapes were picked on September 19, 2016.
The grapes for this Pinot Noir came exclusively from Champlin Creek, an exceptional vineyard located on a windswept hillside in western Carneros near Sonoma Town. Champlin Creek features volcanic soils, which means it is rocky and well-drained. The site’s challenging combination of wind and rocky soils results in a wine with deep color and excellent tannins.
100% Pinot Noir
Aged 12 months in French oak, 17% new, 48% one-year-old
Gently desteemed into open-top fermenters; three day cold soak; cap management included pump-overs & punch-downs
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Combining decades of winemaking mastery, with our long history on the Sonoma Coast, The Loch is our consummate Pinot Noir blend, artfully crafted from our best blocks and barrels of wine.
From its vibrant, alluring color to its rich, floral aromas, lush, dense fruit, and lovely grip, the 2017 vintage of The Loch is a stunning Pinot Noir. Fascinating and eminently age-worthy, it slowly unfurls in gorgeous layers of blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, and floral rose, all underscored by expressive notes of cocoa and barrel toast from aging in the finest French oak.
“The most expensive release in the lineup, the 2017 Pinot Noir The Loch comes from a site on the Sonoma Coast and was brought up in 40% new French oak, with the balance in once- and twice-used oak. It has a touch more oak yet packs plenty of light cherry and strawberry fruit, subtle spice, medium to full body, a great mid-palate, ripe tannins, and a good finish. I don't find it considerably better than the other releases here, but it's still a terrific wine.”
The grapes were harvested by hand and gently destemmed exclusively into small one-ton fermenters to focus the style of each vineyard and clone. After a three-day cold soak, fermentation began and lasted about three weeks. The wines were then put straight to French oak barrels as free run. After 10 months of aging, we blended to create The Loch. It was aged in fifteen barrels: six new, five one-year-old, and the remaining two-year-old. With another six months in oak The Loch was deemed aged to perfection and was bottled lovingly on February 14th, 2019.
The 2017 growing season was a wet one. We had almost double the historical average of rain, and the vines were lush with a saturated soil profile. The weather was ideal in May during flowering giving a healthy fruit set. The growing season progressed with abundant sunshine and warmth, making the 2017 vintage an early one for Pinot Noir. Most of our Pinot Noir was picked and fermented before the second week of September. We pride ourselves on working with growers who know the land intimately. Vintage after vintage, the partnerships we have with our growers provide us with beautiful fruit. This artful blend was made from our very finest lots of Pinot Noir from a handful of vineyards that span the Sonoma Coast.
Combining decades of winemaking mastery, with our long history on the Sonoma Coast, The Loch is our consummate Pinot Noir blend, artfully crafted from our best blocks and barrels of wine. “Our goal was simple, but not easy,” says Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen. “We searched our cellar for our most beautiful wines of the vintage—stirring wines that sing on the palate. Then we began blending.” Like a secret code unlocked by our winemakers, The Loch embodies everything that we know about making great Pinot Noir. We named our pinnacle Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blends The Loch and The Key, both as a nod to our founder Steve MacRostie’s Scottish heritage and to his early experiences as a U.S. Army cryptographer in Europe.
100% Pinot Noir
15 Barrels
359 Cases
Aged 10 months in French oak. After blending, aged an additional 6 months in French oak
Three day cold soak; 3 week fermentation
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The grapes for this Pinot Noir came from Rodgers Creek, which is perched at an elevation of 1,000 feet overlooking the city of Petaluma near the Rodgers Fault. This rugged, west-facing site benefits from rocky volcanic soils, and the steady cooling winds that flow through the Petaluma Gap.
The 2017 Rogers Creek Pinot Noir is an elegant wine with enticing aromas of cranberry relish and candied cherry. The entry is youthful and lively, with bright acidity and flowing tannins that add poise and balance to the tart red berry notes. A lovely underlying structure hints at this wine’s potential to evolve beautifully in the years to come.
“Tangy, edgy acidity underlies the buzzing core of this structured, high-toned wine from the new appellation. Stony mineral and crisp, crunchy red fruit defines its mediumbodied frame of complex tannin integration and graceful finish.”
The fruit for this wine was sorted and gently destemmed into small open-top fermenters, using state-of-the-art equipment and procedures to avoid any pumping of must. Inoculation with select yeast strains followed a three-day cold soak, and the caps were managed with a combination of pump-overs and punch-downs. After 10 months of aging in French oak barrels, 50% of which were new, we bottled the wine on August 14th, 2018.
The 2017 vintage followed a cool, very wet winter. The soils were moist and rich and required extra meticulous care with cover crop management and canopy management. There was a heat spike at the end of August that sped things up. The heavy winds that keep this vineyard cool did their job as we were able to give the grapes a few more weeks on the vine after the heat. Our block of Rodgers Creek is planted to the Pommard clone. The grapes were harvested by hand in the cool, early morning hours of September 15th, 2017.
The grapes for this Pinot Noir came from a vineyard called Rodgers Creek, which is perched at an elevation of 1,000 feet overlooking the city of Petaluma. It lies near the Rodgers Fault, which it is named after. This rugged, west-facing site benefits from rocky volcanic soils, and the steady cooling winds that flow through the Petaluma Gap.
100% Pinot Noir
6 Barrels
127 Cases
Aged 10 months in French oak, 50% new
Gently desteemed into open-top fermenters; three day cold soak; cap management included pump-overs & punch-downs
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With just 16 barrels made, the 2018 Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir displays an awe-inspiring level of concentration and depth. Nuanced cocoa and coffee notes tie into the finish leaving a pleasing, lasting impression.
The 2018 Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir displays an awe-inspiring level of concentration and depth. Cinnamon, dried flowers and sun ripened raspberry aromas entice you to take a sip. On the palate, this gorgeous wine is soft and appealing, with silky tannins and bright berry fruit flavors. Nuanced cocoa and coffee notes tie into the finish leaving a pleasing, lasting impression.
The fruit was gently destemmed into small open-top fermenters, using state-of-the-art equipment and procedures to avoid any pumping of the must. Inoculation with select yeast strains followed a three-day cold soak, and the caps were managed with a combination of pump-overs and punch-downs. The wine was aged for ten months in 25% new, and 25% one-year-old French oak barrels, with bottling on July 25, 2019.
The small clusters and berries of the Pommard clone at Klopp Ranch consistently produce a wine of extraordinary color and depth. The 2018 growing season began with warm winter weather, before things turned cool and rainy in February, which prevented an early budbreak. While the rains continued, things warmed up again in March, providing ideal nutrients and growing conditions for the vines. From June onwards, the weather was lovely and temperate, with sunny days and cool nights ensuring excellent flavor development and acid retention in the grapes. As harvest drew near, the weather turned warm providing a final push to ripeness. The grapes from Klopp Ranch were harvested by hand in the cool evening hours of September 13, 2018.
The father-daughter team of Ted and Lauren Klopp have been farming in the Russian River Valley for over two decades. Their home ranch is on Laguna Road, where the vines are tucked away in the nook of a foggy valley. Our rows are planted to the Pommard Clone in rich, fertile Goldridge soils, where the vines produce small, intensely flavorful clusters of grapes.
100% Pinot Noir
16 Barrels
403 Cases
Aged 10 months in French oak, 25% new, 25% one-year-old
Gently desteemed into open-top fermenters; three day cold soak; cap management included pump-overs & punch-downs
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Combining decades of winemaking mastery, with our long history on the Sonoma Coast, The Loch is our consummate Pinot Noir blend, artfully crafted from our best blocks and barrels of wine. Red cherry and raspberry up front give way to richer blackberry, plum and soft oak spice further back on the palate.
In the glass The Loch shows a beautiful medium ruby color. The complex nose is led by sweet tobacco, espresso and cigar box notes. Fruit on the nose is darker and shows cassis and blackberry. Earth tones include button mushroom and forest floor. The entry to the palate shows some bright red fruit and superb acid/tannin balance. Red cherry and raspberry up front give way to richer blackberry, plum and soft oak spice further back on the palate. A wine that is delicious now but will only get better with time in bottle.
“This wine offers a wealth of coastal freshness, the acidity coiled and crisp. Earthy barnyard, compost and forest meld well against the tangy red fruit and citrus that seem to linger for days.”
The grapes were harvested by hand and gently destemmed exclusively into small one-ton fermenters to focus the style of each vineyard and clone. After a three-day cold soak, fermentation began and lasted about three weeks. The wines were then put straight to French oak barrels as free run. After 10 months of aging, we blended to create The Loch. It was aged in seventeen barrels: six new, eight one-year old, and the remaining two-year old. With another six months in oak The Loch was deemed aged to perfection and was bottled lovingly on February 27, 2020.
Because the 2018 growing season was one of naturally high yields, we worked meticulously to thin the fruit and to bring each vine into ideal balance. The clusters ripened slowly, and in general, 2018 was a late harvest. The Grapes for the 2018 Loch come from many of our vineyard sources that you know from our single vineyard offerings. Olivet Lane, Thale’s, Terra de Promissio, Nunes, and Hellenthal Vineyards are all represented in the 2018 bottling. All grapes were lovingly hand harvested between September 11 and September 26, 2019.
Combining decades of winemaking mastery, with our long history on the Sonoma Coast, The Loch is our consummate Pinot Noir blend, artfully crafted from our best blocks and barrels of wine. “Our goal was simple, but not easy,” says Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen. “We searched our cellar for our most beautiful wines of the vintage—stirring wines that sing on the palate. Then we began blending.” Like a secret code unlocked by our winemakers, The Loch embodies everything that we know about making great Pinot Noir. We named our pinnacle Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blends The Loch and The Key, both as a nod to our founder Steve MacRostie’s Scottish heritage and to his early experiences as a U.S. Army cryptographer in Europe.
100% Pinot Noir
414
Aged 10 months in 17 different barrels: 6 new, 8 one-year-old, remaining 2-year-old
Gently desteemed into small one-ton fermenters, keeping lots separate; three day cold soak.
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The grapes for this Pinot Noir came from Rodgers Creek, which is perched at an elevation of 1,000 feet overlooking the city of Petaluma near the Rodgers Fault. This rugged, west-facing site benefits from rocky volcanic soils, and the steady cooling winds that flow through the Petaluma Gap.
The 2018 Rogers Creek Pinot Noir has a lovely garnet color with medium density. On the nose, inviting aromas of black cherry and clove mingle with subtle hints of chaparral. The entry is generous and rich, with supple tannins that envelope your tongue and leave a lasting impression. This is a beautiful mid-weight wine that can pair well with an array of dishes.
Excellent; highly recommended “Stemmy, bright and earthy, this is a high-toned and citrus-driven red from the cool-climate appellation and site. Mineral-like crushed rock adds to the texture and length of the wine, accentuated by well-integrated tannin and oak.”
The fruit for this wine was sorted and gently destemmed into small open-top fermenters, using state-of-the-art equipment and procedures to avoid any pumping of the must. Inoculation with select yeast strains followed a three-day cold soak, and the caps were managed with a combination of pump-overs and punch-downs. After 10 months of aging in French oak barrels, 27% of which were new, we bottled the wine on August 7, 2019.
The 2018 growing season began with warm winter weather, before things turned cool and rainy in February, which prevented an early budbreak. While the rains continued, things warmed up again in March, providing ideal nutrients and growing conditions for the vines. From June onwards the weather was lovely and temperate, with sunny days and cool nights ensuring excellent flavor development and acid retention in the grapes. As harvest drew near, the weather turned warm providing a final push to ripeness. At the same time, the heavy winds that keep Rodgers Creek cool did their job, allowing us to give the grapes a few more precious weeks on the vine. Our block of Pommard Clone Pinot Noir from Rodgers Creek was harvested by hand in the cool, early morning hours of September 26, 2018.
The grapes for this Pinot Noir came from a vineyard called Rodgers Creek, which is perched at an elevation of 1,000 feet overlooking the city of Petaluma. It lies near the Rodgers Fault, which it is named after. This rugged, west-facing site benefits from rocky volcanic soils, and the steady cooling winds that flow through the Petaluma Gap.
100% Pinot Noir
15 Barrels
366 Cases
Aged 10 months in French oak, 27% new
Gently desteemed into open-top fermenters; three day cold soak; cap management included pump-overs & punch-downs
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This wine displays the complex, concentrated and fruit-driven style of Pinot Noir that exemplifies the Russian River Valley. The nose of our 2019 Russian River Valley Pinot is dense with cola, sarsaparilla, cigar box, oak spice and bergamot.
Dense garnet colored in the glass the nose of our 2019 Russian River Valley Pinot is dense with cola, sarsaparilla, cigar box, oak spice and bergamot. The front palate shows red fruits, cherry and cranberry which lead to a mid-palate of darker black fruits, plum, earth and spice.
The fruit was picked as whole clusters and brought to the winery in half-ton Macro Bins. It was then hand-sorted and gently destemmed into our 1-ton Super T fermenters. The skins of the fruit were punched down twice a day during fermentation to achieve maximum color and flavor extraction, with minimal harsh tannins from the seeds. When primary fermentation was complete, the wine was pressed from the skins into French oak barrels from a variety of different cooperages, 28% of which were new, and 20% one-year-old. The final blend was assembled just prior to bottling on August 12, 2020.
2019 was a remarkable growing season for most of Sonoma county with ample winter rainfall creating wet soil and cool temperatures that delayed budbreak in some areas. Spring and summer brought moderate to slightly above average temperatures, late May rains delayed flowering slightly but helped to produce smaller looser clusters that produce very flavorful and concentrated wines. Grapes for our 2019 Russian River Valley Pinot were harvested on September 5th and September 16th of 2019.
This wine displays the complex, concentrated and fruit-driven style of Pinot Noir that exemplifies the Russian River Valley. To craft this wine, we work with a handful of top vineyards including our own Thale’s Estate Vineyard in the Middle Reach of Russian River Valley. The blend also includes fruit from the Dutton family’s Winkler Vineyard in the cool Green Valley region, as well as grapes from both the Nunes and Vi Mark Vineyards.
100% Pinot Noir
Gently destemmed into open-top fermenters; three day cold soak; cap punched down twice/day
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Our Thale’s Vineyard is located in the northernmost part of the Russian River Valley in an area known as the Middle Reach. Named after Steve MacRostie’s wife, Thale (pronounded Thay-lee), this has been MacRostie’s estate vineyard since 2013.
The 2018 Thale’s Vineyard Pinot Noir displays a pristine medium-ruby color, with alluring aromas of black plum, cranberry, bramble, black tea, and cocoa powder. The dark fruit elements are echoed on the rich, round palate, where flavors of cassis, blackberry, and shitakes are supported by sophisticated nuances from aging in French oak barrels. The finish is long, creamy, and lush, with supple, seamlessly integrated tannins.
"Beautifully aromatic, this wine has lovely layers of cherry, plum and raspberry that meet a continuum of slate and baking spice. A grippy tannin structure provides a foundation of power behind accents of sea spray and lasting acidity."
The fruit was gently destemmed into small open-top fermenters, using state-of-the-art equipment and procedures to avoid any pumping of the must. Inoculation with a select yeast strain was followed by a three-day cold soak, and the caps were managed with a combination of pump-overs and punch-downs. This wine was aged for 10 months in 32% new French oak, and 30% one-year-old French oak barrels. Bottling took place on August 8, 2019.
Because the 2018 growing season was one of the naturally high yields, we worked meticulously to thin the fruit and to bring each vine into ideal balance. The clusters ripened slowly, and in general, 2018 was a late harvest. The grapes from Thale’s Vineyard were harvested on five different days between September 7 and September 26, 2018. A small amount from almost every block was used to create this complex and delicious blend.
Our Thale’s Vineyard is located in the northernmost part of the Russian River Valley in an area known as the Middle Reach. Named after Steve MacRostie’s wife, Thale (pronounced Thay-lee), this has been MacRostie’s estate vineyard since 2013. The roughly 14-acre property is partitioned and planted as eleven different blocks. Each block varies in clone, aspect, soil type, and year planted, offering great complexity and blending opportunities from the site.
100% Pinot Noir
44 Barrels
1090 Cases
Aged 10 months in French oak, 30% new, 30% one-year-old
Gently desteemed into open-top fermenters; three day cold soak; cap management included pump-overs & punch-downs
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Situated just below our own Nightwing Estate Vineyard, Gap’s Crown is planted on a southwest-facing slope with elevations ranging from 320 to 820 feet, and boasts some of the most sought-after fruit in Sonoma County.
From its shining red crystal color to its lavish flavors, this Pinot Noir is fun and unique. Loads of red currant and cranberry aromas jump out of the glass, with notions of black currant and brown baking spices providing a richness that beautifully complements the red fruit aromas. On the palate, mouthwatering flavors of sugar-coated tart strawberries and raspberries and cream glide to a soft, lush finish.
“It might not be a stretch to surmise that the relatively new Petaluma Gap AVA became one largely due to the fruit that has come from the Gap’s Crown Vineyard. It does particularly well in the hands of MacRostie winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen in the 2021 vintage, with this combination of deep cherry and raspberry fruit, dry earth minerality and fall spice, balanced with ‘house style’ acidity and finishing long and toasty. Beautiful!”
“Rhubarb and sour cherry flavors mingle with somewhat riper black cherries in this mediumbodied, mouth-watering, acid-driven wine. It’s a real palate cleanser that’s refreshing, has some textural bite and should age well through 2030.”
The fruit was gently destemmed into small open-top fermenters using state-of-the-art equipment and procedures to avoid any pumping of the must. Inoculation with select yeast strains followed a three-day cold soak, and the caps were managed with a combination of pump-overs and punch-downs. After 10 months of aging in exclusively French oak barrels, 36% of which were new, 36% being once-used, we bottled on August 10th, 2022.
The 2021 vintage delivered a moderate and consistent growing season for most of Sonoma County, leading to a smooth, easily manageable harvest. While the continuation of drought conditions led to slightly reduced yields, the overall quality and concentration of the grapes were exceptional. Our grapes from Gap’s Crown were harvested from blocks 4A and 9A4, planted to Clones 115 and 828 respectively. Fruit was harvested by hand overnight on September 14th and 16th, 2021.
Gap’s Crown Vineyard is situated on the base of Sonoma Mountain in the Petaluma Gap AVA, named for the Petaluma wind gap that allows wind and fog from the Pacific to flow further inland than almost any other place in Sonoma County. Situated just below our own Nightwing Estate Vineyard, Gap’s Crown is planted on a southwest-facing slope with elevations ranging from 320 to 820 feet, and boasts some of the most sought-after fruit in Sonoma County.
100% Pinot Noir
263 Cases
Aged 10 months in French oak, 36% new, 36% once-used
Gently destemmed into open-top fermenters; three-day cold soak; cap management included pump-overs & punch-downs
Enjoy exclusive 15-20% member pricing, invitations to exclusive onsite and virtual events, plus complimentary tastings at our stunning MacRostie Estate House.
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