Estate Wines Historical Record
Each wine we produce is a physical record of our place; a time capsule of the outcome of the actions of the people, the weather, the vineyard, our geology and terroir. It’s ever changing.
As your wines age in your cellar, look to this section for a permanent record of winemaking and tasting notes as well as, hopefully, some other smart ideas we have up our sleeves. — Kelly
2018 Pinot Noir | Unfiltered
Winemakers: Kelly Mason
Varietals: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Mason Vineyard
Viticultural Area: Twenty Mile Bench
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Pick Date: September 20th, 2018
pH : 3.7
TA : 5.3
Alcohol : 12%
Sugar : <1g
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NOTES: This Pinot had an élévage of 3 years in predominantly neutral French oak. An immediately expressive nose presents the classic “Pinot Perfume” alongside grenadine, thyme and baking spices which evolve into a beautiful brown sugar crème brûlée note if decanted.
On the palate this wine is complex, showing notes of brambly field berry, dried Morello cherry, crushed leaf, and blood orange. The tannins are well integrated and add structure to the round texture of the wine. Good acidity holds it all together with a lingering fresh plum finish.
2018 Cabernet Franc | Unfiltered
Winemakers: Kelly Mason
Varietals: Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Mason Vineyard
Viticultural Area: Twenty Mile Bench
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Pick Date: October 26th, 2018
pH : 3.8
TA : 5.8
Alcohol : 13%
Sugar : <1g
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NOTES: The nose is a beautiful combination of blueberry, dark rich cocoa, white pepper and a hint of cigar box. On the palate, it’s all juicy dark cherry and earthiness with a rich mouthfeel and integrated fine tannin. There is a lingering note of pomegranate on the finish. A well-balanced wine.
2019 Pinot Noir | Unfiltered
Winemakers: Kelly Mason
Varietals: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Mason Vineyard
Viticultural Area: Twenty Mile Bench
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Pick Date: September 30th, 2019
pH : 3.75
TA : 5.8
Alcohol : 13%
Sugar : <1g
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NOTES: This wine is all Pinot Perfume: crisp red cherry, cranberry, eucalyptus and hints of bay leaf. The midpalate is consistent with the nose and offers cherry and baking spices that lean towards cinnamon with hints of nutmeg. Bright, balanced, with great acidity and tannins that are still integrating. Will benefit from at least a year in bottle with great potential for ageing..
2019 Cabernet Franc | Unfiltered
Winemakers: Kelly Mason
Varietals: Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Mason Vineyard
Viticultural Area: Twenty Mile Bench
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Pick Date: November 8th, 2019
pH : 3.75
TA : 5.8
Alcohol : 13%
Sugar : <1g
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NOTES: The nose is a mix of expressive red cherry, a touch of florality and subtle notes of vanilla and warm baking spices. The midpalate offers a continuing cherry note with black and red currant and a hint of chalkiness —this wine is consistent and balanced with tannins that will round out with age.
2019 Sparkling Rosé
Blanc de Noirs — Brut Nature
Méthode Traditionnelle
Winemakers: Kelly Mason
Varietals: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Mason Vineyard
Viticultural Area: Twenty Mile Bench
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Pick Date : October 10th, 2019
pH : 3.64
TA : 5.2
Alcohol : 12.0%
Sugar : 0.5g/L
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NOTES: 100% Mason Vineyard Pinot Noirs, Méthode Traditionnelle. This Blanc de Noir is pale copper with an intriguing nose of cherry blossom and a flinty minerality. On the palate, the wine shifts to fresh raspberry layered with an elegant white cherry. The finish is bone dry and three years on the lees adds texture and complexity.
“A wine should express the land where it’s made.”