Vineyard: Cougar Rock

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Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir (10.6 3/15/2015)
Recent Sips of Chardonnay (10.6 3/15/2015)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2014 brick & mortar Napa Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir

12.5% alc., 55 cases, $22. Released February 14, 2015. Sourced from Cougar Rock Vineyard (80%) and La Perla Vineyard (20%), both in Napa Valley. A saignée at the crusher, transferred into 50% stainless steel and 50% neutral oak barrels for native fermentation. Occasional bâtonnage. · Demure pinkish orange color in the glass. Pleasant aromas of strawberry, cranberry and flowery herbs. Good richness for a rosé, with a moderately intense attack of red berry and pear flavors with a hint of savory herbs in the background. Bone dry, with bright acidity on the finish that offers plenty of berry fruit flavor with a hint of white pepper. An everyday-styled, unpretentious wine. Score: 89. Reviewed March 16, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 brick & mortar Napa Valley Chardonnay

13.5% alc., 260 cases, $38. Released March 1, 2015. Sourced from Cougar Rock Vineyard. Harvest Brix 22.8º. Whole cluster pressed, native primary and secondary fermentations in 100% French oak barrels, 33% new. Aged 10 months before a light fining and filtration. · Light golden yellow and clear in the glass. Lovely aromas of lemon curd, lime zest, Granny Smith apple and buttery brioche. Very clean, crisp and juicy on the palate, with pleasing flavors of lemon, pear, honey and caramel. Nicely composed, with a lip-smacking, acid-driven finish. Score: 92. Reviewed March 16, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 brick & mortar Napa Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 110 cases, $44. Released March 15, 2015. Sourced from Cougar Rock Vineyard located in the Atlas Peak sub-AVA of Napa Valley at 1450’ to 1850’ elevation. Clones 777, 115 and Pommard 4. Extended cold soak, native yeast fermentation, some whole cluster, aged 20 months in 100% onceused French oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Light cherry red color in the glass. The nose is more savory than fruity, featuring aromas of cherry, iron and dried herbs. Soft in the mouth, with light to mid weight cherry, cranberry and raspberry flavors with an appealing herbal thread in the background. The fruit really pops. Much better the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle with additional nuances. The nose was more fruity and expressive, and the darker cherry, clove spice and peppercorn notes provided interest. Cellar for another 6 to 12 months. Score: 92. Reviewed March 16, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »