Aston Estate Pinot Noir Clone 777 2007Item ID: #3011
Product Information:
93 points, Wine Spectator
“Rich and sophisticated, this is firm, tight and focused on a core of red berry, wild berry and sour cherry fruit that’s intense, concentrated, complex and long on the finish, with great length and structure.”
Item Description
93 points, Wine Spectator
“Rich and sophisticated, this is firm, tight and focused on a core of red berry, wild berry and sour cherry fruit that’s intense, concentrated, complex and long on the finish, with great length and structure.”
Lush and lavishly fruit-forward, this abundant 100% clone 777 Pinot Noir offers an indulgent wallop of Sonoma Coast Pinot character. The extravagant and alluring aromatics are packed with ripe red and black fruit aromas that carry through to layers of bright cherry and briar fruit flavors. The intense fruit components are beautifully balanced by rich, creamy texture and a long satisfying finish.
ASTON ESTATE VINEYARD
Located approximately five miles and two ridge lines in from the coast, the vineyard benefits from the cooling effects of the ocean, yet is situated just outside the fog line, so days are long and warm. The vineyard faces southwest and thrives in a microclimate typified by full-sun days and average-plus temperatures that are a standout in the otherwise cooler Sonoma Coast climate.
A dream opportunity, Thomas oversaw the cultivation of this prime 40-acre site and selected the ideal complement of Dijon clones to suit the Goldridge Loam soil and moderate temperatures of the Brushy Creek Loop microclimate. Today, Thomas manages all vineyard activities ensuring optimum crop-yield and quality goals are achieved.
