Vineyard Character: Like several of our finest vineyards, Chenoweth Ranch was originally cultivated as an apple orchard. Planted on the far western edge of the Russian River Valley appellation, this beautiful 7-acre vineyard is located in Green Valley, one of the region’s coolest areas, and is farmed exclusively for Patz & Hall. Though enjoying excellent sunlight from it slight south-facing orientation, the vineyard is sheltered by steep western hills, which protect the grapes from late-afternoon baking, while helping the fruit to retain lively natural acidity. This meticulously cared-for vineyard consistently produces fresh strawberry and Bing cherry flavors.
Tasting Notes: As this beautiful Russian River Valley vineyard matures under the guidance of Charlie Chenoweth, it is revealing deeper and more evocative aromas and flavors each vintage. Big, rich and mouth-filling, the 2007 bottling is plush and lingering, combining sweet milk chocolate and spicy red fruit layers, with notes of blueberry, brandied cherry and cinnamon stick. Though serious in stature, it is also quite precocious, and is already revealing its considerable charms.
Winemaking: 100% Pinot Noir; Multi-yeast fermentations (wild & cultured); 100% malo-lactic fermentation in barrel
55% new Burgundian French oak barrels; Bottled without fining or filtration
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