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Aromatics ranging from dark blueberry, ripe dark plum with a hint of mocha mushroom and stone. Flavors of sugar plum, caramel, blueberry and dark chocolate with a bit of black pepper, brambles. Flavors open up after a bit of decanting. The wine is massive yet restrained at the same time. Round on the palette with ample tannins and overall moderate acidity. Enjoy now with decanting or age 3-6 years.
Venturi Vineyard, Mendocino County Venturi Vineyard is located just north of Ukiah in the Calpella Valley on predominantly Pinole gravelly loam soils. Containing a mixture of sandstone, shale and quartz, these deep, well drained soils were formed from alluvial flows, depositing fist sized stones along the way. Highly deficient in organic matter, the moderately acidic soil PH allows for optimal nutrient uptake to allow the vines to thrive Pinole soils are some of the most sought-after soil types in Mendocino County. The vineyard is Certified Organic and dry farmed.
VINEYARD NOTES
L. Venturi Vineyard, Mendocino County Venturi Vineyard is located just north of Ukiah in the Calpella Valley on predominantly Pinole gravelly loam soils. Containing a mixture of sandstone, shale and quartz, these deep, well drained soils were formed from alluvial flows, depositing fist sized stones along the way. Highly deficient in organic matter, the moderately acidic soil PH allows for optimal nutrient uptake to allow the vines to thrive Pinole soils are some of the most sought-after soil types in Mendocino County. The vineyard is Certified Organic and dry farmed.
WINEMAKER NOTES
2022 Harvest: The 2022 harvest was lighter than in the past few years We had a heat spike in September followed by a rain that affected some vineyards. The ongoing drought meant smaller berry and cluster size but the quality was stellar. Overall, higher summer temperatures ripened the fruit for an earlier harvest with an even ripening and great PH to acid balance