Description
From the winery:
Grown and Produced by Dave Phinney
In the summer of 2021, Dave Phinney decided to produce his own wine from the Our Lady of Guadalupe Vineyard, giving him complete control in the vineyard and cellar. Simply put, this is the only project in the United States where Dave makes wine from a vineyard he owns.
Our team works together to grow and harvest fruit in the western-most section of the famed Sta. Rita Hills AVA. Gentle winemaking techniques, a complementary barrel program and a focus on blending Pinot Noir clones, are our guiding principles to bring the vineyard to you.
An endearing pour of a brooding crimson core with flashes of vermilion and neon pink as the glass swirls. Aromatics spill in double time with notes of muddled strawberry, “Pinot crunch”, cranberry, pomegranate, orange peel, and the coastal hills of lavender and sagebrush surrounding our vineyard. Without missing a beat, the palate flaunts rich and concentrated flavors of black cherry, ripe strawberry, fennel and a kiss of Maldon salt, kept in check by the layers of acid that dominate wines from the region. A multitude of sensations culminates with mild tannins and an energized finish that seems to perpetually exist.
Composition
100% Pinot Noir from Our Lady of Guadalupe Vineyard
Clonal Selection: 828, 777, Pommard 4, 667, 459, 115, 943, Swan, Calera
Élevage
Aged in French Oak for 10 months, 45% New
Proprietor and Winemaker: Dave Phinney
Director of Vineyard Operations: Amy Whiteford
Assistant Winemaker: Christopher Hussey
