Our Three Barrel Blend is a combination of our three favorite single vineyard Pinot barrels each vintage. The 2014 3BBL joins two barrels from a cool Sonoma Coast Vineyard and one barrel from a stunning Russian River site. The result is a beautifully layered and lush Pinot Noir that expresses elegant notes of blueberry, rosemary, and a touch of cedar. There is an intermingling of crisp acidity and concentrated fresh red berries, orange zest, and tea flavors that linger thru the extended finish.
Our girl Sasha was more than just another winery dog. She brought joy to our lives each and every day and is missed dearly by all of us. It was fitting that the special fruit from one of our most valued winegrowers in the far reaches of the Sonoma Coast AVA became available to us in 2018. It allowed us to produce this special bottling in her honor. She is truly the Saint looking over us from above!
The wine’s beautiful dark garnet color gives way to briar patch aromatics. You’re first introduced to crushed black cherry, with plum skin and a hint of potting soil. The lush texture and rich mouthfeel delivers complex layers of blackberry, more Bing cherry and a touch of baking spice. Over the next few years, the wine will continue to become even more seamless, integrating the new French oak and showcasing its abundance of nuances.
The vibrant garnet color gives way to bright floral strawberry-raspberry aromatics, while in the mouth the velvety texture delivers ripe cherry, red plum and a touch of earthiness that defines this outstanding bottling. The moderate tannins give length to the finish of this balanced wine.
While the wine is great to enjoy on its own or with some warm olives or a little cheese, it pairs perfectly with a wide range of foods. The concentrated fruit and complexity of the wine work well with anything off the grill. It’s particularly wonderful when paired with pan roasted duck or rabbit served simply with a pan sauce and sautéed seasonal greens to accompany it.
