2017 Mes Filles Vineyard Pinot Noir
Coastal and expressive, with aromas of red fig, briny minerality, and Douglas Fir; earthy umami depth and bright acidity carry through a focused, lingering finish.
93 pts
Wine Spectator
"Roasted meat and copiously spiced dark fruit flavors make for a ripe, brooding style. Cardamom, mocha and dark chocolate details emerge midpalate and linger into the creamy finish. Drink now through 2023. 100 cases made."
SPECS
PRODUCTION: 150 case
APPELLATION: Russian River Valley
VARIETAL: Pinot Noir
HARVESTED: 2017
FERMENTATION: 5 day cold soak, Stainless steel fermentation
AGING:
14 months on lees in French Oak
BOTTLED:
December 17th, 2019
ALCOHOL:
PH: 3.55
WINEMAKER: Alex Kanzler
VINEYARD COMPOSITION
100% Mes Filles Vineyard
ACCOLADES
93 pts - Wine Spectator
92 pts - Jeb Dunnuck
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Introducing
Mes Filles
Mes Filles Vineyard is located in the Sebastopol Hills less than 2 miles from Kanzler Estate and was planted by our vineyard manager Eric Neal in 1998. Despite its proximity, Mes Filles exhibits markedly different growing conditions due to its altitude and exposure. The vines crown a 500-foot hill, directly exposing them to the wind and fog that stream in from the Petaluma Gap, a break in the coastal mountains of Sonoma County that funnels in ocean air. The altitude and steep slopes make for quick-draining soils, and the various sun exposures combined with the rootstock and clonal selections yield diverse and interesting flavors. We source three Pinot Noir clones from this special site.