Vineyard: Hawkeye Ranch

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Onward Wines: Pinot Noir & Pet-Nat Too (10.8 4/20/2015)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Onward Wines

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2014 Onward Hawkeye Ranch Redwood Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir

12.5% alc., 280 cases, $20. Produced from a designated press lot (5 hours in the press before pressing), cold settled, fermented cool and long in stainless steel, underwent partial (70%) malolactic fermentation in neutral oak barrels with lees stirring. A small amount of saignée was added in to give additional Pinot Noir character. · Light apricot color in the glass. Lovely aromas and flavors of strawberry, cherry, blood orange, spice and savory herbs. This wine is eager to please and way too good for $20. Score: 89. Reviewed April 20, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Onward Hawkeye Ranch Redwood Valley Pinot Noir

12.6% alc., 275 cases, $38. More color and concentration and slightly more tannin in this vintage compared to the 2011 vintage wine. 7-day cold soak, 100% de-stemmed, native yeast, cool fermentation, aged in 100% French oak barrels, 20% new. · Light reddish purple color in the glass. Pleasing aromas of cherry, mushroom and forest floor. Mid weight flavors of fresh cherry and spice with complimentary oak seasoning. Similar to the 2011 vintage but more to like with modest tannins and noticeably long finishing length. This wine will give you a pinot high very quickly. Score: 92. Reviewed April 20, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 Onward Hawkeye Ranch Redwood Valley Pinot Noir

12.1% alc. sold out. · Light reddish orange color in the glass. Aromas of cherry, sous-bois, and sandalwood. Light and silky on the palate, but flavorful and expressive, sporting juicy notes of red raspberry and cherry with a hint of dried herbs in the background. A charming, demure wine that finishes with a generous wealth of cherry goodness. A window into the cool 2011 vintage that is drinking at its apogee now. Score: 90. Reviewed April 20, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »