2012 Waits-Mast Pinot Noir, Mariah Vineyard, Mendocino Ridge

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Our 2012 Pinot Noir from Mariah Vineyard is our first wine from Mendocino Ridge, a remote and higher elevation appellation that is sort of the wild west of Pinot Noir growing in Mendocino County. While the area of the AVA is over 250,000 acres, the only suitable land for grape-growing is above 1,200 feet elevation and currently about 75 or so acres are currently planted to wine grapes.

In the 1970s, Dan Dooling and Vicki Tomola purchased land at 2,400 feet elevation above Point Arena and planted Zinfandel, Syrah and Petite Syrah, then later Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. The Pinot Noir block that we source from at Mariah comes from two different clones, Dijon 667 and Pommard, planted to Syrah rootstock. The vines run east west with 10-foot rows and 7 foot vine spacing, with quadrilateral cordon training.

In 2012, we brought in almost 2 tons of Pinot Noir from Mariah Vineyard on October 2. The wine went through a four day cold soak and then native yeast fermentation until October 25, when free-run and pressed (1.0 bar) juice went into neutral and new (Remond) French oak barrels. The wine has hints of white pepper and earth on the nose and darker, wild berry fruits, all the makings of mountain fruit. On the palate, blackberry notes and fine tannins deliver a muscular but nuanced finish perfect for grilled lamb or flank steak.

Recent Reviews:
Gold Medal, 2015 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition: Mouth-watering dark cherry and strawberry flavors, cola and root beer complexity, and crunchy tannins make for a complete, balanced wine.
94 pts., Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast (11/1/15): A deep color and an aroma of extreme freshness are the first things to notice, then intense flavors of tart cherry and rhubarb kick in on the palate. This wine is light to medium bodied, and the texture is lively, with lip-smacking acidity and tannin. Best after 2017.

Clones: 667 and Pommard

Harvest date: October 2, 2012

Brix: 25.5 Brix

Alcohol content: 14.2% by volume

Fruit: 100% whole berry (no stems)

Fermentation: Native yeast

Barrel aging: 16 months in French oak, 25% new (Remond)

Bottled: February, 2014

Production: 98 cases

Drink now through 2022

Suggested Retail Price: $42/bottle (750ml)

Release date: October, 2014

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1 - 11	$42.00
12 +	~~$42.00~~ $37.80

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2012 Waits-Mast Pinot Noir, Mariah Vineyard, Mendocino Ridge