Vineyard: Coast Grade

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Recently Tasted Pinot Noir & Other Wines (11.17 1/20/2018)
Big Basin Vineyards: Whole Cluster Goodness Again (10.47 2/1/2017)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Big Basin Vineyards

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2015 Big Basin Vineyards Coast Grade Vineyard Ben Lemond Mountain Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 70 cases, $55. Release April 2018. 7-year-old vines planted at 1,240-1340 feet elevation. Pommard and “828” clones planted in sandy loam over limestone base rock. Extensive shatter resulted in a very small harvest. The majority of grapes were de-stemmed since the clusters were sparse and contained some green shot berries that were eliminated. 25% whole cluster native yeast fermentation. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Highly aromatic, with hi-tone scents of cherry, rose petal, burnt tobacco and savory herbs. Light to mid weight in style, noticeably fresh and juicy, with flavors of red cherry and cranberry and a hint of tobacco framed by frisky acidity. The most vibrant and juicy wine in the 2015 lineup. Still pumping out enticing aromas when sampled two days after opening. Score: 93. Reviewed January 20, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Big Basin Vineyards Coast Grade Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

12.8% alc., 95 cases, allocated to mailing list. This vineyard, owned and farmed by multi-generation Santa Cruz Mountains farmer Jim Beuregard, is located in Bonny Doon, a few miles north of Santa Cruz, 3 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean at 1,300 feet elevation. A limestone quarry across the street hints at the geology below the vineyard surface (sandy loam over limestone base rock). Clone 115, six years of age. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Intoxicating aromas of cherry, spice, pine sap, rose petal and burnt tobacco. Noticeable mid palate presence of middleweight cherry and red currant fruit flavors framed by modest tannins and a hint of oak. Juicy, with plenty of sweet red fruit tang, an overlay of stem and forest floor, intriguing textural interest, and a long finish. This wine shows the most whole cluster character of the 2014 Big Basin Pinot Noirs and may be overbearing unless you welcome this stylistic dimension. Score: 91. Reviewed February 1, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »