Vineyard: Spirit Canyon

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Wines Off The Beaten Track (8.45 11/1/2011)
Sips of White Wines Tasted Recently (9.27 7/22/2013)
Sips of Recently Tasted Chardonnay (10.24 1/17/2016)
Sips of Recently Tasted White Wines (10.3 1/22/2015)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Briceland Vineyards

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2014 Briceland Vineyards Spirit Canyon Vineyard Mendocino County Arneis

13.4% alc., 81 cases, $18. · Light golden yellow color and clear in the glass. Welcoming aromas of lemon, pineapple and apple lead to a tasty melange of apple, pear and citrus fruit flavors complimented by a note of buttery brioche and backed by bright acidity. Easy to like on its own or will match perfectly with seafood. Score: 90. Reviewed January 17, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Briceland Vineyards Spirit Canyon Vineyard Mendocino County Arneis

13.6% alc., $21. An unusual California bottling of a white Italian grape known as “white Nebbiolo.” Planted by Glenn McGourty. Less than 100 acres in California. · Light golden straw color and clear in the glass. Shy aromas of lemon tart and wildflowers. Pleasant and smooth on the palate with flavors of lemon, dried herbs and floral note. With its lip-smacking acidity, this wine is a good foil for shellfish. Not as good as previous vintages of this wine. Score: 88. Reviewed January 23, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Briceland Vineyards Spirit Canyon Vineyard Mendocino County Arneis

13.1% alc., $17. Arneis is an Italian grape known as the “white Nebbiolo.” Historically it was blended to soften the tannins of Barolo and but has become a new varietal on its own. Less than 100 acres planted in California. Vines planted and organically grown by Glen McCourty, the California Extension Agriculture Agent for Mendocino and Lake Counties. · Very pale yellow color and clear in the glass. Charming aromas of tropical fruits, banana and pear. An interesting array of flavors including Poire William, lemon, wax, and a touch of “minerality” and lime zest. Good creamy texture with vibrant acidity. A distinctive aromatic white wine that is perfect for the ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) crowd. Score: 90. Reviewed July 21, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 Briceland Vineyards Spirit Canyon Vineyard Mendocino County Arneis

Table wine, $17. Arneis is often called the “white Nebbiolo.” This Italian grape was discovered sparsely interplanted with Nebbiolo grapes in the Italian Piedmont region. Some say because the grape ripens earlier than black Nebbiolo, it was offered to marauding bees plaguing the vineyards. Recently the grape has found its way to California where it is planted along the Russian River south of Ukiah by Glenn McGourty at his Spirit Canyon Vineyard. · Pale straw color with a hint of peach shade in the glass. Aromas of green apple, baked pear and marzipan. Light to medium-weighted and creamy on the palate with flavors of green apple, pear, apricot and a slightly grassy, nutty note. An easy drinking wine that would be an ideal aperitif or the perfect accompaniment to shellfish. Surprise your friends! Very good. Reviewed November 2, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »