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We grow 33 acres of Pinot noir comprised of an assortment of Dijon clones as well as heritage selections. These were extensively evaluated and selected to produce fruit with distinct varietal expressions. The variety of clones enables us to blend for enhanced complexity or to bottle separately to express a unique profile.
2006 Scallop Shelf Estate Pinot noir, Sonoma Coast
Tasting Notes
When prepping the soil for planting, we discovered ancient scallop and nautilus fossils revealing our hill top's residence on the deep ocean floor prior to the formation of the coastal range. The 2006 Scallop Shelf Estate Pinot noir is a blend of 6 clones: Pommard, 777, 115, Swan, Mt. Eden and 828. It was fermented in small, open-top fermenters, moved by gravity, aged for 11 months in 39% new French oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
The nose is bright with medium concentration. Beguiling aromas of Serrano ham (cured meat) and lavender wrap around a cherry core with a hint of orange peel coming mainly from the 44% contribution of Pommard. The palate opens with a high tone pomegranate note harnessed by dried cherry, forest floor and black walnut flavors. The Scallop Shelf has medium weight and structure from soft silky tannins, excellent acidity and fruit concentration but is not fat or fleshy. The finish is very long. The Scallop Shelf is built to last and will fill in and gain cohesion as mature aromas develop with bottle age. If you must drink one now, decant for 45 minutes and cellar the remainder for at least 3-5 years. 950 cases produced.
2006 Pomarium Estate Pinot noir, Sonoma Coast
Tasting Notes
Pomarium (po-mare-ee-um, apple orchard in Latin) harkens to the days when our hill was planted to pears and apples for dried fruit production to feed San Francisco. The 2006 Pomarium Estate is a blend of 5 clones: 667, 777, 115, Calera and 828. It was fermented in small, open-top fermenters, moved by gravity, aged for 11 months in 32% new French oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
The nose is immediately appealing with wild strawberry, cherry and sandalwood aromas coming mainly from the 667, 777 and 115 clones anchored by black licorice and tarragon notes from the Calera selection. With more time in the glass the tension between bright fruit aromas and earthy notes promise much for those with the patience to age the wine a few more years. The mouth is true to the nose adding hints of blood orange and black tea. The Pomarium has great persistence and length with a clean finish. If you open one on release, decant for at least 45 minutes and cellar the remaining bottles for 3+ years. 1100 cases produced.
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