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Vineyard: Comptche Ridge
| Owners | John Weir, Mark Weir |
| Appellation | Mendocino County |
| Story | Dry-farmed and organically farmed remote vineyard in the redwoods. |
| Location | 12 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean at an elevation of 857 feet. Very cool (average low 40 degrees and average high 65 degrees). |
| Soils | Fine sand, clay Franciscan |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
| Clones | 115, 667, 828, Swan |
| Managers | John Weir, Mark Weir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2009 Anthill Farms Comptche Ridge Vineyard Mendocino County Pinot Noir
13.8% alc., $44. This 3-acre vineyard is situated north of Navarro
above the town of Comptche and just inland from the northern
Mendocino Coast. It is dry-farmed by the Weir family. Planted
exclusively to Swan clone, yields are 1 ton per acre.
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Medium dark
purple-red color in the glass. This wine is very upfront after opening.
Deep, dark and mysterious nose offering aromas of blackberries, black plums,
underbrush and subtle oak. Impressive fruit intensity on the attack and on the
finish which persists for what seems like a minute. Rugged and masculine in
character with ripe, firm tannins yet possessed with a modicum of finesse.
Displays an earth and mineral laden undertone that speaks to the terroir of this region. Spectacular the next
day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle.
Reviewed November 29, 2011
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2008 Anthill Farms Comptche Ridge Vineyard Mendocino County Pinot Noir
12.9% alc., $42. From a remote and dry-farmed 2-acre vineyard north of
Navarro managed organically by the Weir family. Exclusively Swan selection.
Yields were only one ton per acre.
·
Darker fruits are featured on the nose with a
heavy dose of toasted oak and a hint of smoke. Moderately intense core of
black raspberry and plum fruit with a smoky undertone. The finish has a good
grip of acidity and admirable persistence. Best of the three 2008 Anthill Farms
Pinot Noirs tasted. Good.
Reviewed June 8, 2010
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2006 Anthill Farms Comptche Ridge Vineyard Mendocino County Pinot Noir
13.7% alc., $39.
·
A very
floral and fruity nose with just a touch of alcohol. Nicely oaked and candied dark fruits with a loamy bent. A
certain fig accent is appealing. Tasty and smooth with mild drying tannins. This wine will find many fans.
Reviewed October 1, 2008
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2005 Anthill Farms Comptche Ridge Vineyard Mendocino County Pinot Noir
13.8% alc.. This vineyard is dry-farmed by the Weir Family and
is located north of Navarro, a few miles inland from the Mendocino Coast.
·
Loamy crushed dark ripe berries with a smoky edge. Appealing richness
and respectable acidity with a clean, tangy finish. My only nit is a touch of
green tomato in the flavor profile. Decent, but not as good as the 2006
version.
Reviewed October 1, 2008
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2009 Anthill Farms Comptche Ridge Vineyard Mendocino County Pinot Noir
13.8% alc., $44. This 3-acre vineyard is situated north of Navarro above the town of Comptche and just inland from the northern Mendocino Coast. It is dry-farmed by the Weir family. Planted exclusively to Swan clone, yields are 1 ton per acre. · Medium dark purple-red color in the glass. This wine is very upfront after opening. Deep, dark and mysterious nose offering aromas of blackberries, black plums, underbrush and subtle oak. Impressive fruit intensity on the attack and on the finish which persists for what seems like a minute. Rugged and masculine in character with ripe, firm tannins yet possessed with a modicum of finesse. Displays an earth and mineral laden undertone that speaks to the terroir of this region. Spectacular the next day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Reviewed November 29, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 Anthill Farms Comptche Ridge Vineyard Mendocino County Pinot Noir
12.9% alc., $42. From a remote and dry-farmed 2-acre vineyard north of Navarro managed organically by the Weir family. Exclusively Swan selection. Yields were only one ton per acre. · Darker fruits are featured on the nose with a heavy dose of toasted oak and a hint of smoke. Moderately intense core of black raspberry and plum fruit with a smoky undertone. The finish has a good grip of acidity and admirable persistence. Best of the three 2008 Anthill Farms Pinot Noirs tasted. Good. Reviewed June 8, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 Anthill Farms Comptche Ridge Vineyard Mendocino County Pinot Noir
13.7% alc., $39. · A very floral and fruity nose with just a touch of alcohol. Nicely oaked and candied dark fruits with a loamy bent. A certain fig accent is appealing. Tasty and smooth with mild drying tannins. This wine will find many fans. Reviewed October 1, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Anthill Farms Comptche Ridge Vineyard Mendocino County Pinot Noir
13.8% alc.. This vineyard is dry-farmed by the Weir Family and is located north of Navarro, a few miles inland from the Mendocino Coast. · Loamy crushed dark ripe berries with a smoky edge. Appealing richness and respectable acidity with a clean, tangy finish. My only nit is a touch of green tomato in the flavor profile. Decent, but not as good as the 2006 version. Reviewed October 1, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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