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The Valenti Ranch sits at 1300-1450 ft and six miles from the ocean along the Greenwood Ridge. This mostly east facing vineyard is a no till vineyard and is farmed to the organic standard. We have been working with this 24 year old vineyard for 16 years. We grafted an acre and a half over to a Rochioli field selection in 2012. This 2019 vintage includes the Dijon 667, 828, Pommard and the section of Rochioli. Black cherry, exotic tea and forest mushrooms on the nose , on the palate there's cranberry and pomegranate along with black chanterelles and fir tips with bright acidity providing a long and lifted finish. We are loving the ethereal qualities of this 2019 vintage. Simply a stunner vintage not to miss. Pair with chicken slow cooked in savory spices and roasted root vegetables or a creamy mushroom risotto.
Appellation: Mendocino Ridge
Elevation: 1300-1450 ft
Soils: Seafloor Uplift
Farming: Organic & No Till
Fermentation: 100% Native Yeast,Gravity Racked twice
Oak: 100% Neutral French
Oak Elevage: 11 months in barrel
Clones: Dijon 828, 667, Rochioli & Pommard
Yield: 2 tons per acre
Drink 2021-2030
13 % Alc
Wine Enthusiast 95 Pts
Vintage | 2019 |
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Size | 750 ml |