2019 Rodgers Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
2019 Rodgers Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Rodgers Creek Vineyard sits high on a ridge in the heart of the Petaluma Gap, one of the coolest and foggiest growing regions in Sonoma. The vineyard’s cool climate and steep slopes are well suited for growing exceptional Pinot noir. At first sip, the wine really speaks to Pinot noir enthusiasts with its compelling and complex aromas. Expressive red fruit and notes of earth and mushroom shine through with intensity, thanks to the combination of unique soils and dominance of the Pommard clone. A portion of the grapes were fermented whole cluster, adding aromatic complexity and structural verve.
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Wine Enthusiast
"This is one of the coolest climate sites that the producer sources from, also known for growing great Syrah. Savory and earthy, it has a gamy, meaty quality wrapped in silky smooth tannins. The acidity bursts forth with focus and tension." - Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast
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Owen Bargreen
"Located in the middle of the Petaluma Gap, the ‘Rogers Creek Vineyard’ is known for the thick fog that falls over the vineyard. Ripe red currants combine with guava puree and orange zest on the nose. The palate shows a beautiful purity of red fruits as damp earth, wild mushroom and peat moss tones combine with the bright sense of minerality on the palate. With really good length, this beautiful new bottling will cellar well for a decade or more." - Owen Bargreen
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.