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 |
Fort Ross-Seaview |
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 per berry |
Fermentation |
Through native yeast.
Punch downs
Tank and Puncheons |
Upbringing |
14 months
French oak from artisan coopers |
Bottling |
Unfiltered |
Cellaring time |
10+ years |
Serving |
Slightly below room temperature
No decanting |