2017 Rodgers Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
2017 Rodgers Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Rodgers Creek Vineyard sits high on a ridge in the heart of the Petaluma Gap. As one of the coolest and foggiest growing regions in Sonoma County, the site is perfectly suited to growing exceptional Pinot noir. This wine’s signature earth and mushroom notes shine in the 2017 bottling, thanks to the combination of unique soils and dominance of the Pommard clone. Bright red fruit flavors, smooth texture, and rich, silky tannins complement the earthy tones. Aided by 15 percent whole cluster fermentation, the 2017 is exceptionally complex and pleasurable in its youth and promises to reward cellaring as well.
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James Suckling
"I love this wine’s fragrant sour-cherry and black-raspberry nose that also has delicate, toasty and spicy notes. Ripe and rather concentrated with fine tannins that support beautifully the long, dry yet silky finish." - James Suckling
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International Wine Report
"Located in the Sonoma Coast AVA, the Rodgers Creek Vineyard is set on a high ridge in the middle of the Petaluma Gap. This was partially whole-cluster fermented (20%) prior to being aged in French oak (50% new). The nose takes on bright bing cherry aromas with lighter citrus rind and forest floor components. The palate displays a soft mouthfeel as toasty oak sets over red and dark fruits with blood orange zest flavors. Ripe and generous, this will cellar well for a decade or more. Drink 2019-2030." - Dr. Owen Bargreen, International Wine Report
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Wine Spectator
"Voluptuous, with plenty of rich, toasty notes to the red fruit and spice flavors, featuring accents of cola nut and sandalwood. Hints of chocolate show on the creamy finish. Drink now through 2023. 1,025 cases made. - K.M." - James Laube, Wine Spectator
Rodgers Creek Vineyard
Sonoma Coast, Petaluma Gap
Rodgers Creek Vineyard sits at 300 feet above sea level, between Sonoma and Petaluma, in the teeth of the wind and fog of the Petaluma Gap. The vines grow in light, chalky volcanic ash soils in steep inclines. This causes natural vine stress and gives the wine high concentration levels.