By focusing solely on Pinot Noir from the most prestigious vineyard sites in California and Oregon, and by vinifying each barrel separately by lot, clone, yeast and cooper, we champion individuality of place and intensity of flavor in each wine we produce.
Production & Technical Data
Alcohol: 14.4%
pH: 3.87
Total Acid: 0.53
Cooperage:
100% French, 71% New Remond, Billon, Gamba, Quintessence, Boutes, Francois Freres
Cases: 350
Winemakers' Comments
2004 brings us bigger things from the Santa Lucia Highlands. It was an unusually warm year in the Santa Lucia Highlands, and the Rosella’s Pinot Noir is a testament to that. This wine is very lush in the mouth, and vibrant ruby in color. On the nose there are hints of rosemary, cloves, blueberries, cheese and lead pencil. The finish stays with you for a long time.
It is fun to see the Rosella’s vineyard become more complex as the vines mature. Not only do we taste the amazing fruit flavors of the Santa Lucia Highlands, but now more complex herbal and earthy flavors are starting to show through in the wines. Also, the wide variety of clones (Pisoni, 777, 828, 113, Pommard) planted there gives us many options when it comes to blending the wine. Rosella’s vineyard is on course to be one of legendary proportions. Drink now or hold up to 3 years.
- Adam & Dianna Lee
87 Points - Medium-deep ruby color; deep, spicy, pepper notes with some berry aromas; deep, full and ripe with moderate tannin and oak; some berry/cherry flavors; lingering finish. Earthy, oaky style of Pinot that needs a hearty dish as a companion.
Rating: (89-91)
A barrel sample of the 2004 Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard reveals a softer, less defined and concentrated effort than the 2003.
- Robert Parker
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