This very cool vineyard site, bathed in ocean winds from Bodega Bay, has once again made a fascinating and complex wine in 2022. This cool typicity translates to citrus blossom, orange zest and Bing Cherry aromas. Nuanced minerality—graphite, nori and salinity speak to the Sebastopol Hills terroir. Fresh, tangy acidity resolves upon the lingering, earthy finish.
The 2022 vintage in Sonoma was remarkable, marked by a series of climatic challenges and triumphs. Below-average rainfall during the winter months was mitigated by the heavy rains in March and April. A sustained heatwave in August accelerated ripeness, leading to a compressed harvest. The 2022 wines are shaping up to be exceptional, with delightful fruit profiles, acid structures, and concentration. It’s a vintage that captures the essence of Sonoma’s terroir, promising wines that are vibrant, complex, and true to their vineyard origins.
Burnside Vineyard is located just south-west of Sebastopol, on the corner of Watertrough Road and Burnside Road, in an area referred to by locals as the Sebastopol Hills. Goldridge sandy loam soils mark Burnside Vineyard as a superb Pinot Noir site, with a hillside orientation bending to the east for early morning sun exposure. Drawn from two blocks, one of Clone 115 and one of Clone 777, Burnside is an extremely low-yielding site producing very small, intensely flavored berries and clusters.
100% malo-lactic fermentation in barrel 100% Burgundian French oak barrels (42% new) Bottled without filtration to preserve the wine’s aromas and flavors and enhance aging potential This wine is Vegan
Type:
Red
Region:
California
Appellation:
Russian River Valley
Vintage:
2022
Blend:
100% Pinot Noir fruit
Alcohol:
13.5
Fermentation:
Multi-yeast fermentations (native yeast, followed by cultured yeast)
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