2017 Patriarch Pinot Noir
Hailing from the far west Sonoma Coast. Black plum, dark cherry, and Earl Grey tea on the nose, with a palate of dark red fruit, pomegranate, citrus peel, and robust but smooth tannins. The 2017 vintage is currently sold out. Please view the 2018 Patriarch to enjoy our newest vintage!
James MacPhail's Notes
The Patriarch is our flagship Pinot Noir and truly the patriarch of our portfolio: complex, balanced, and full-bodied. Putnam Vineyard is a stunning place to grow Pinot Noir - coastal influence, mineral-rich Goldridge soil, towering redwoods, and the wonderful Putnam Family, who have been stewards of that land since 1977.
Winemaker
- Aging
- 15 months in 100% French oak (35% new)
- Appellation
- Sonoma Coast
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
Tasting Notes
Black plum, dark cherry, Earl Grey tea and dried herbs on the nose. The palate has robust tannins with dark sour cherry, pomegranate, citrus peel and cocoa. Overall, this complex wine is youthful, yet weighty.
Production Notes
After record rainfall in the winter, vines were healthy, green, and full. Grapes were hand-picked, hand-sorted and de-stemmed. They underwent a five-day cold soak followed by fermentation with daily punch-downs by hand to enhance flavor extraction. All grapes were picked and processed prior to the devastating wildfires in October.
