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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.

At the heart of the vineyards, where the Goldridge soil is very shallow, the vines struggle to grow. They produce small bunches with tiny berries.

Propietary Name	Joli Cœur
Name Meaning	Great heart of the vineyard Pinot Noir, the Charming Character
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 Puncheons only.
Upbringing	14 months French oak from artisan coopers
Bottling	Unfiltered, 100 cases
Cellaring time	10+ years
Serving	Slightly below room temperature No decanting

Winemaker notes:

Made from the very best section, the heart, of the excellent ‘Coteaux Nobles’ vineyard located on the Sonoma Coast, this unique wine is also named after the typical seductive character of the Pinot Noir grape. Handcrafted by using classical Burgundian winemaking techniques, it is the ‘Charming Character’ or ‘Joli Cœur.’

Intense red and black cherry and raspberry coulis flavors with earthy notes (graphite), rich and concentrated with a lingering finish. Will age gracefully for decades.