2021 Ana
This highly limited offering was bottled unfined and unfiltered and aged for eleven months in three-year air-dried French oak barrels. Only 14 cases produced. Comprised entirely of 777 Clone Pinot Noir from the Ana Block of Pelos Sandberg Vineyard, planted in 2004. It is named in honor of Johanna and Perry’s maternal grandmother.Impressions
As its name implies, the ’21 Ana Block pinot noir is very feminine in character, made for today, but reminiscent of the past. It displays sweet floral components and Bing cherry on its perfumed nose, giving way to dark chocolate, cinnamon and tea leaf undertones on its savory midpalate. The balanced finish is bright and framed in refined tannins that coat and linger.2021 Abino Hill
This highly limited offering was bottled unfined and unfiltered, and aged for eleven months in three-year air-dried French oak barrels. Only 12 cases produced. Comprised entirely of Wädenswil Clone Pinot Noir from the Abino Hill Block of Pelos Sandberg Vineyard, planted in 2003. It is named after Lynne’s childhood “lakeside” home in Canada.Impressions
Opaquely brick in tone, the 2021 Abino Hill Block pinot noir presents a nuanced nose of dark cherries with hints of anise, coffee and spices. The midpalate is lush, folding into an ample, refreshing finish with fine-grained tannins. It uniquely captures the distict characteristics of this block in its eighteenth leaf.2019 Yiayia
This highly limited offering was bottled unfined and unfiltered, and aged for eleven months in three-year air-dried French oak barrels. Only 21 cases produced. Comprised entirely of Pommard Clone Pinot Noir from the Yiayia Block of Pelos Sandberg Vineyard, planted in 2002. “Yiayia” means grandmother in Greek.Impressions
Dark red berries, nuanced licorice and delicate hints of tea leaf wrapped in toast abound as the 2019 Yiayia Block introduces itself, a royal first addition to our library collection of pinot noirs. Its voluptuous midpalate leads to a long, satiny finish, framed by polished tannins. Noteworthy for its harmonious and age-worthy character.