2007 marks the fourth vintage for our flagship Pinot noir, made with fruit from the Sangiacomo Vineyard located on Roberts Road at the western base of Sonoma Mountain. We source fruit from two distinct blocks within this vineyard. The 115 block was originally planted in 1998 in an old creek bed. The 777 block was planted in 1999 in deeper, loam soil. Climate is key to this vineyard’s ability to produce noteworthy Pinot noir. In 2007, its proximity to the cool Petaluma Gap allowed the fruit to hang on the vines into mid-October, leading to phenolic maturity without sacrificing acidity.
The 2007 vintage has deep, dark color, vibrant cherry cola aromas, and dark red cherry flavors with some meatiness and a hint of spearmint. The luscious, creamy texture and long finish are back in 2007, rounding out the richness of this opulent Pinot Noir.