2021 Pinot Noir Three Sisters Vineyard
Appellation
Fort Ross - Seaview
The Three Sisters Vineyard consists of two small vineyard sites: the Meadow, and the Lambing Barn Ridge, as this land was originally homesteaded in the 1860’s for raising sheep by Carolyn Martinelli’s ancestors. These pasture lands were planted with grapevines in the 1990’s. This grape studded view lies upon the second ridge inland from the coastline at Fort Ross. Here above the fog line the skies are clear and pristine, yet in the winter the rain falls harder and denser than anywhere else in Sonoma County. Both sites are planted with clones 115, 777, 667 and Pommard and the soil is a mix of Josephine and Gold Ridge soil.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Fort Ross - Seaview
Vineyard Designation
Three Sisters Vineyard
Alcohol %
14.9
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
The Three Sisters Vineyard consists of two small vineyard sites: the Meadow, and
the Lambing Barn Ridge, as this land was originally homesteaded in the 1860s for
raising sheep by Carolyn Martinelli’s ancestors. These pasture lands were planted
with grapevines in the 1990s. This grape studded view lies upon the second ridge
inland from the coastline at Fort Ross. Here above the fog line the skies are clear
and pristine, yet in the winter the rain falls harder and denser than anywhere else
in Sonoma County. Both sites are planted with clones 95, 96, and 76 and the soil
is a mix of Josephine and Gold Ridge soil
Winemaker Notes
The 2019 season was overall very cool, and we had record rainfall in Sonoma
County in February. The vines however were not affected by this because they
were still dormant at the time. Similar to the 2018 season, spring and summer were
moderate in temperature and ripening developed gradually and under minimal
stress. This year was in fact so similar to 2018 that we began harvest the same
day, on September 10th. Unfortunately another wildfire hit the region at the end of
October, but luckily none of our vineyards were affected. The winery and many
staff were evacuated, but we were able to keep an eye on the new vintage with a
skeleton crew. The quality was not impacted and we are very excited at the
concentration of flavors in this vintage
