Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir

Clones: 667, 828, 115, Martini

Appellation: 100% Russian River Valley

Barrel Program: 54% New French Oak

Cases Produced: 600

pH: 3.75

TA: 6.10

We’ve had a love affair with this vineyard since the inception of VML.  And loyalty has its perks – each year we get to harvest what we feel are the best vines on the property.  Of the 13 distinct blocks we chose in 2017, only 5 made the designate cut, creating an incredibly layered and complex flavor profile.  Each lot was picked individually at optimal ripeness and fermented separately, facilitating its own unique development and character.  The nose is sweet dark fruits, oak inspired vanilla, and a hint of wet stone.  The palate is strawberry pie, graham cracker, and dried cherry.  This wine flaunts its figure, with curves on the frame, spice on the back end, and legs that go on for days…