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On the Sonoma Coast, near Cazadero, on the Western hillside of the second ridge from the Pacific Ocean, Coteaux Nobles vineyard enjoys both maritime influence and mountain climate.

After a maceration in 600 liter puncheons and in small capacity tanks, the Pinot Noir ages in small French oak barrels in the cool caves.

Propietary Name	Côteaux Nobles
Name Meaning	Noble hillsides (as noble grapes) Nobles family – Grower’s name
Varietal composition	Pinot Noir (100%)
Type of wine	Vineyard designated
Appellation	Sonoma Coast, by Cazadero
Vineyard singularity	On the 2nd ridge off Pacific Ocean 1,100 feet of elevation Goldridge sedimentary soil
Typical harvest date	October
Picking	Manual, small lugs, refer truck
Sorting	Cluster by cluster, berry by berry
Fermentation	Through native yeast. Punch downs Tank and Puncheons
Upbringing	14 months French oak from artisan coopers
Bottling	Unfiltered, 150 cases
Cellaring time	10+ years
Serving	Slightly below room temperature No decanting

Winemaker notes:

Located on the Sonoma Coast, on the Eastern slope of the second ridge from the Pacific Ocean, this unique hillside vineyard benefits from both the cool maritime breeze and the mild and sunny mountain climate. Handcrafted by using classical Burgundian techniques, it is the ‘Noble Hillsides’ or ‘Côteaux Nobles.’

Very intense raspberry and kirsch flavors with earthy notes (graphite), rich, round and seamless with a very fruity lingering finish. Will age gracefully for a decade.