2021 PINOT GRIS,
ANDERSON VALLEY
TASTING NOTES
Pale green in color. The nose shows intricate bouquet of fresh lemons, yellow plums, peach and blood orange aromas. Round and at the same time very energetic on the palate, this a bright, elegant and crystalline Pinot Gris. It has a maritime salinity but also no lack of fruit with diverse citrus and ripe peach. The finish is all precisoin and mouthwatering. A perfect match to all your spicy dish.
GROWING SEASON
2021 will be remembered as an extreme vintage and one of the best of recent years. Pronounced drought conditions resulted in lower yields combined with mild spring and summer conditions, allowing the fruit to ripen slowly and providing a unique concentration of aromas and flavors while keeping high acidities. Perfectly balanced, the wines are a true glimpse of this unique vintage – concentrated and lively at the same time.
2021 PINOLE PINOT NOIR,
ANDERSON VALLEY ESTATE
TASTING NOTES
Medium-deep ruby in color. A lovely nose : very charming, classy and distinguished, with pennyroyal flower, fresh forest strawberry and violet flowers. The wine is dense, elegant and racy on the palate, with textural refinement, silky mouthfeel and an everlong finish. Return of straberry and violet flavors with note of vanilla add to its complexity. The 2021 Pinole will age gracefully for year to come and would be helped by a simple decanting in its first 5 years of life.
GROWING SEASON
2021 will be remembered as an extreme vintage and one of the best of recent years. Pronounced drought conditions resulted in lower yields combined with mild spring and summer conditions, allowing the fruit to ripen slowly and providing a unique concentration of aromas and flavors while keeping high acidities. Perfectly balanced, the wines are a true glimpse of this unique vintage – concentrated and lively at the same time.
2021 PERRYGULCH PINOT NOIR,
ANDERSON VALLEY ESTATE
TASTING NOTES
The color is a medium intensity pure ruby red. The nose is intense ande arthy , blending minerality, black fruit and intense rose petal aromas. The aromas reminisce of the delicious blackberry growing on the property.The palate is dense, rich and smooth, with great scale top to bottom and a terrific length. Nothing is forced here. Intricate mesh of earthy, spicy flavours opening up to darker fruit, bright rose fisni that is long and lingering forever. 2021 will be a vintage of pleasure and for the ages.
GROWING SEASON
2021 will be remembered as an extreme vintage and one of the best of recent years. Pronounced drought conditions resulted in lower yields combined with mild spring and summer conditions, allowing the fruit to ripen slowly and providing a unique concentration of aromas and flavors while keeping high acidities. Perfectly balanced, the wines are a true glimpse of this unique vintage – concentrated and lively at the same time.
2021 E.J. CHURCH,
MERLOT, NAPA VALLEY
TASTING NOTES
Nestled on the hillside just behind the winery, our small Merlot block is routinely among the first grapes harvested from the Mountain Estate. Opens with black cherry, dried cranberry, plum and a touch of cardamom on the nose. A vibrant acidity and gentle tannins support more lush stone fruit with hints of fresh olive, vanilla and cedar on the palate. This pairs deliciously with lamb meatballs, a winter stew, or a hearty heirloom tomato salad. – Justin Carr
GROWING SEASON
2021 will be remembered as an extreme vintage and one of the best of recent years. Pronounced drought conditions resulted in lower yields combined with mild spring and summer conditions, allowing the fruit to ripen slowly and providing a unique concentration of aromas and flavors while keeping high acidities. Perfectly balanced, the wines are a true glimpse of this unique vintage – concentrated and lively at the same time.
KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY
SATURDAY, MAY 4
1:30 – 4:30
Join us at Farmstead for our annual Kentucky Derby Party and a big-screen viewing of the 150th Run for the Roses!
Tickets are $50 for club members and include a mint julep, lunch al fresco, access to a luxury cigar roller, and fun derby-inspired lawn games. Place your bets on your favorite horse before the race to win for both the St. Helena Co-Op and yourself.
PICK-UP RECEPTION
SATURDAY, MAY 4
11:00 – 4:00
Join us at Farmstead to taste through the current club release wines and pick up your shipment. Tickets are complimentary but RSVP is required. Email or call to book, we look forward to hosting you.
SMASHBURGER
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
4:00 – 7:00
Join us for the first smashburger party of the year in the Farmstead Garden Lounge and enjoy fresh smashburgers with crispy edges and melted cheese, waffle fries, beer, cocktails, and live music. No ticket purchase necessary.
Food available until sold out.