(2) 2010 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, (1) 2010 Alder Springs Chardonnay and (1) 2010 Savoy Chardonnay

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2010 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

Vintage: For the Anderson Valley, 2010 was a splendid vintage. While atypical weather patterns resulted in an extraordinarily cool summer for much of the North Coast, the high ridges surrounding Anderson Valley provided protection from the extended summer fog. A cool and wet May gave way to a warm, but not-too-hot June and July. Veraison (color change) first appeared in Pinot noir in mid-August signaling a late harvest. Late harvests in Anderson Valley can be tremendously rewarding – when our vines complete their final stages of ripening in October, we are treated to an incredible intensity of flavor in the glass. We were fortunate to complete our last pick of Pinot noir on October 20th, before record setting rains began to fall. Our 2010 wines are a beautiful balance of concentration and elegance; they may well prove to be our finest wines yet.

Vineyards: A blend of numerous clones including Pommard, Mt. Eden, Martini, and Dijon clones from Donnelly Creek, Savoy, and Wiley vineyards in the Anderson Valley Appellation.

Harvest: October 1 through 20, at an average of 24.2° Brix

Fermentation: The 2010 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir went through a five to seven day cold soak at 55°F, nine day uninoculated primary fermentation at 88-94°F, followed by three to seven day extended maceration.

Aging: Aged thirteen months in 60 gallon French oak barrels – 48% new
Coopers include Claude Gillet, Cadus, Rousseau, Francois Freres and Sirugue

Technical Notes: Alcohol: 14.1 % pH: 3.72 Total Acid: 5.9 g/L

Cases Crafted: Two thousand and twenty cases (eighty-one barrels) bottled without fining or filtration on November 30, 2011

Release Date: April 1, 2012

Winemaker’s Comments: Our 2010 immediately displays the classic hallmarks of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir – an intense aromatic core of black cherry and pomegranate with more subtle notes of forest floor and wild sage. The palate is a lovely blend of sweet black fruits and spicy toast that build on the elegantly defined tannins to give a supple mouthfeel and rewarding finish. —Ryan Hodgins, Winemaker

2010 Alder Springs Chardonnay

Vintage: For the Anderson Valley, 2010 was a splendid vintage. While atypical weather patterns resulted in an extraordinarily cool summer for much of the North Coast, the high ridges surrounding Anderson Valley provided protection from the extended summer fog. A cool and wet May gave way to a warm, but not-too-hot June and July. Veraison first appeared in Pinot Noir in mid-August signaling a late harvest. Late harvests in Anderson Valley can be tremendously rewarding. When our vines complete their final stages of ripening in October, we are treated to an incredible intensity of flavor in the glass. We were fortunate to complete our last pick of Pinot noir on October 20th, before record setting rains began to fall. Our 2010 wines are a beautiful balance of concentration and elegance; they may well prove to be our finest wines yet.

Vineyards: A blend of Mt. Eden and Dijon clones 76 and 124 from the East Face block at Alder Springs Vineyard near Laytonville in northern Mendocino County.

Harvest: October 13 at an average of 23.8° Brix

Fermentation: This wine was whole cluster pressed to tank and settled for 24 hours, followed by uninoculated barrel fermentation with weekly stirring of lees until August, 2011.

Aging: Aged 18 months sur lie in 60 gallon French oak barrels – 55% new
Coopers include Claude Gillet, Cadus, Damy, and Sirugue.

Technical Notes: Alcohol: 14.4 % pH: 3.46 Total Acid: 6.1 g/L

Cases Crafted: Two hundred and sixty four cases bottled on April 10, 2012

Release Date: December 1, 2012

Winemaker’s Comments: The aromatics of our 2010 Alder Springs Chardonnay are a lovely blend of lemon and green apple with hints of struck flint and honey. Notes of white peach are complemented by flavors of apricot and orange peel in the mouth. The palate is delicately textured, defined by its crispness long citrus driven finish. —Ryan Hodgins, Winemaker

2010 Savoy Chardonnay

Vintage: For the Anderson Valley, 2010 was a splendid vintage. While atypical weather patterns resulted in an extraordinarily cool summer for much of the North Coast, the high ridges surrounding Anderson Valley provided protection from the extended summer fog. A cool and wet May gave way to a warm, but not-too-hot June and July. Veraison first appeared in Pinot Noir in mid-August signaling a late harvest. Late harvests in Anderson Valley can be tremendously rewarding. When our vines complete their final stages of ripening in October, we are treated to an incredible intensity of flavor in the glass. We were fortunate to complete our last pick of Pinot noir on October 20th, before record setting rains began to fall. Our 2010 wines are a beautiful balance of concentration and elegance; they may well prove to be our finest wines yet.

Vineyards: A blend of Wente and Prosser clones from Savoy Vineyard near the town of Philo in the Anderson Valley Appellation.

Harvest: October 12 and 19, at an average of 23.6° Brix

Fermentation: This wine was whole cluster pressed to tank and settled for 24 hours, followed by uninoculated barrel fermentation with weekly stirring of lees until August, 2011.

Aging: Aged 18 months sur lie in 60 gallon French oak barrels – 53% new
coopers include Claude Gillet, Cadus, Damy, and Sirugue.

Technical Notes: Alcohol: 14.2 % pH: 3.48 Total Acid: 6.3 g/L

Cases Crafted: Four hundred and twenty one cases were bottled on April 10, 2012.

Release Date: October 1, 2012

Winemaker’s Comments: This is our sixth vintage of Chardonnay Savoy Vineyard and it has all of the characters that we have come to expect from this great site – aromas of lemon curd and Satsuma mandarin, hints of brioche and honey and an opulent flavor of lemon zest and orange peel in the mouth. The palate is a perfect balance of richness and refreshing acidity that make this a superb food wine. —Ryan Hodgins, Winemaker