Our first vineyard plantings of Pinot Noir were in 1964, since that time we have strived to produce the highest quality fruit, and our 2006 Pinot Noir is no exception. The bouquet is filled with a hint of valley floor followed by notes of vibrant strawberries, rosemary and thyme. The bright fruit is balanced by a touch of minerality and earth tones. This wine has a velvety and full bodied mid palate with a long lingering finish and hint of dryness that will soften with age. 689 cases produced.

Vineyard Location Bacigalupi Vineyards– Russian River Valley Appellation
Climate: cool mornings and warm afternoons
Soil: Rocky volcanic and sandy loam

Harvest Information
Date: Sunrise; September 3, 2006
Yield: 9 tons; approx 2-3 tons per acre
4 tons Pommard clone (24.7 Brix) 5 tons Wente clone (24.9 Brix)

Our 2004 Zinfandel exemplifies the finest quality fruit this valley has to offer. Providing the fruit with plenty of hang time on the vine ensures even ripening. Our program also includes extended bottling aging for up to 2 years. This wine features concentrated flavors of cherry and raspberry mingled with soft hints of barrel spice and black pepper. With extraordinary richness this wine unfolds on your palate with a wonderful balance of acidity and tannins. 490 cases produced.

Vineyard Location -Bacigalupi Vineyards– Russian River Valley Appellation
Harvest Information-
Date: Sunrise; September 19, 2004
Yield: 7-8 tons Duprat clone (24.2 Brix)

Awarded 89 points from the Wine Enthusiast
“The vineyard is virtually in Dry Creek Valley, so it’s not surprising to find the briary, brambly intensity of that warm Sonoma appellation. It’s a good, lush, likeable Zin, brimming with wild berry, leather, tobacco and pepper spice flavors swimming in firm, dry tannins.”

Tasting Notes
Moderate temperatures through harvest allowed the development of deep, rich flavors and color, the ideal growing season. This wine exhibits notes of juicy boysenberry and black raspberry with slight earthy overtones. Vibrant fruit characteristics mingled with some spice. Full and concentrated in the mouth, the finish is thick, lush with building tannins and the promise of great age ability. 590 cases produced.

Vineyard Location- Bacigalupi Vineyards– Russian River Valley Appellation
Climate: cool mornings and warm afternoons
Soil: Rocky volcanic and sandy loam

Harvest Information
Date: Sunrise; September 19, 2005
Yield: 7-8 tons Duprat clone (24.2 Brix)
The 2005 harvest was one of the largest in recent history. A cooler and longer growing season with moderate weather created ideal ripening conditions allowing the fruit to mature slowly and evenly.

Awarded a Gold Medal at the 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition!
As both growers and vintners we hold a special place on our hearts for the Zinfandel grape, a justly celebrated and prominent variety in Sonoma County. Our 2006 Zinfandel features a rich texture with lush flavors centered on a core of bright cherry fruit, accented with herbal notes and subtle spice. Allowed time to mature in the bottle, this highly structured, balanced Zinfandel will evolve into a supple, beautiful wine. If properly cellared should give drinking pleasure now through 2018. 467 cases produced.

Vineyard Location: Bacigalupi Vineyards– Russian River Valley Appellation
Climate: cool mornings and warm afternoons
Soil: Rocky volcanic and sandy loam

Harvest Information
Date: Sunrise; September 23, 2006
Lot: 6 tons Duprat clone
The 2006 growing season was characterized by weather extremes and a larger than normal crop load. The unusually cool and wet weather in early spring caused a late start to the harvest. Prolonged and excessive July heat spikes were followed by cooler coastal weather in August, permitting a long hang time for optimal fruit maturity.