Vineyard: Ascona

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir (11.2 4/18/2017)
Recently Tasted 2018 California & Oregon Pinot Noir (12.15 2/28/2021)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Waxwing Wine Cellars
Madson

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2019 Madson Ascona Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

12.5% alc., 75 cases, $49.99. Ascona Vineyard sits at 2500 feet elevation at the summit of the Santa Cruz Mountains. 100% organic farming practices. 100% natural yeast fermentation, 100% whole cluster fermented. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Deep aromas of darker stone and berry fruits with added scents of exotic spices and burnt tobacco. Very pleasing in the mouth, with middleweight flavors of well-spiced darker stone and berry fruits with whole cluster driven additions of tea and floral blossom. Nice harmony, exhibiting a good cut of acidity and soothing tannins. The wine finishes crisp and juicy. Score: 93. Reviewed February 28, 2021 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Waxwing Ascona Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

13.3% alc., 54 cases, $48. Released March 2017. Martini, Pommard, 115 and Mt. Eden clones. 100% of grapes crushed by foot whole cluster and fermented with Assmanhausen yeast. 5-day cold soak, punch downs two to three times per day and aged 15 months in once-used French oak barrels. Bottled after a light filtration. · Moderate purple color in the glass. Cherry, spice and earthy flora infuse the nose with goodness, especially over time in the glass. Modest in attack and finish, featuring a mid weight essence of clove-infused cherry fruits framed by bright acidity and toothsome, mildly astringent tannins that surge on the finish. This wine needs more time in bottle that hopefully will soften the tannins. Otherwise it has some nice attributes. Tasted twice. Score: 89. Reviewed April 19, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »