Vineyard: Barlow Homestead

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Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir (& Chardonnay) (10.1 12/11/2014)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Small Vines Wines

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2013 Small Vines Wines Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

14.1% alc., pH 3.45, TA 0.55, 353 cases, $sold out. Sourced from the estate Barlow Homestead Vineyard planted in Sebastopol in 2009. Vineyard is farmed organically by Small Vines Viticulture, Inc.. 3,630 vines per acre in Goldridge sandy loam. Clones are Hyde, Wente and Kistler Mt. Eden Wente selections. Barrel fermented with native yeast and native MLF. Aged 10 months on fine lees in 10% new French oak, 10% stainless steel and 80% neutral French oak. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately light golden straw color and clear in the glass. Pleasing aromas of lemon, apple, apricot and salty minerality. Bright, with excellent grip and tension, featuring juicy flavors of lemon and green apple, with subtle oak adding interest in the background. A superb food wine. Score: 92. Reviewed December 10, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Small Vines Wines Estate Cuvée Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.6% alc., pH 3.73, TA 0.54, 383 cases, $N/A. About 56% Baranoff Vineyard, 25% Old Mill Vineyard, 12.5% MK Vineyard, and 6% Barlow Homestead Vineyard. Organically farmed by Small Vines Viticulture, Inc.. Clones are Dijon 113, 114, 115, 459, 667, 777, Swan, Calera and Pommard. Native yeast fermentation and native ML. 27% whole cluster. Aged 15 months on fine lees in 31% new French oak. 100% free run. · Medium reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of dark berry pie and sweet oak lead to a mid weight core of flavorful cherry, raspberry, ollaliberry and spice. Admirable integration of oak and complimentary tannins make for easy drinking. A forward-drinking wine that aims to please with a soft mouthfeel and a finishing spurt of rich fruit goodness. Score: 92. Reviewed December 10, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Small Vines Wines Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.2% alc., 169 cases, $50. Released August 5, 2014. The newest single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the estate Barlow Homestead Vineyard. · Medium reddish purple color in the glass. Very appealing aromatic goodness with scents of black cherry, black raspberry and sousbois. Juicy, mid weight flavors of cherry, raspberry and cranberry with a touch of spice and a note of citrus in the background. Good tension and modest tannins make for easy drinking. Score: 90. Reviewed December 10, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »