This unusual Pinot Noir clone of 459 was sourced from Alder Springs Vineyard in Laytonville, Mendocino County, whose vineyard sits at a high elevation of between 1700 to 2700 feet on the isolated 6,000-acre property.
 
Grapes were brought in on September 6th and fermented with 50% whole clusters, aged for 10 months. The wine has complex aromas of cedar box, rosemary, and flavors of black cassis and a silky tannin texture in the mouth.
 
Alc: 13.2%
Produced 167 Cases
Bottling Date: July 27th, 2022