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Vineyard: Sea Ridge Estate
| Owner | Huneeus Vintners |
| Appellation | Sonoma Coast |
| Location | 1400 to 1800 feet elevation. |
| Soils | Schist, shale, basalt and sandstone. |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
| Clones | 115, 777, 825 |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Flowers Sea Ridge Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., $65. Heritage, 777, 825
and 115 clones planted in schist, shale, basalt and sandstone soil. 1400 to 1800 feet elevation. Yields 1.91
tons per acre. 5% whole cluster. Aged 16 months in 40% new French oak barrels.
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Moderately light reddishpurple
color in the glass. Shy aromas of raspberries and cranberries with a hint of briar. Dark red fruits are
featured in a modest weight wine with balanced tannins, a sleek, smooth texture, and some generous fruit
length on the finish. Very nicely crafted and rather sophisticated. Very good.
Reviewed December 8, 2012
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2010 Flowers Sea View Ridge Estate Vineyard Block 20 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., $75. 1.55-acre block at 1700 feet
elevation. Shallow volcanic clay loam over basalt, schist and shale soil.
Clone 777. Yields 2.38 tons per acre. Aged 17 months in 40% new
French oak barrels.
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Moderately light reddish-purple hue in the glass.
Penetrating, enthralling aromas of perfectly ripe black cherries and
black raspberries. Luscious flavors of black cherry cola, griottes kirsch, and
dark berries, modest dry tannins, bright acidity and a velvety mouth feel. I like
this for its balance, texture and fruit persistence on the finish. A regal wine.
Reviewed December 8, 2012
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2010 Flowers Sea View Ridge Estate Vineyard Block 21 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., $75. 1.15-
acre block at 1400 feet elevation. Shallow clay loam over sandstone soil. Clone 777 and Swan selection.
Yields 2.15 tons per acre. Aged 17 months in 16% new French oak barrels.
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Light reddish color in the glass.
Intense aromas of cherries. The lightest and most red-fruited of the Flowers Pinot Noirs in this vintage. Wellnuanced
flavors of cherry hard candy, Asian 5-spice and pine tar. Beautifully crafted with gentle tannins and
vivid underlying acidity. Has a unique chalky undertone. Very good.
Reviewed December 8, 2012
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2010 Flowers Sea Ridge Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., $65. Heritage, 777, 825 and 115 clones planted in schist, shale, basalt and sandstone soil. 1400 to 1800 feet elevation. Yields 1.91 tons per acre. 5% whole cluster. Aged 16 months in 40% new French oak barrels. · Moderately light reddishpurple color in the glass. Shy aromas of raspberries and cranberries with a hint of briar. Dark red fruits are featured in a modest weight wine with balanced tannins, a sleek, smooth texture, and some generous fruit length on the finish. Very nicely crafted and rather sophisticated. Very good. Reviewed December 8, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2010 Flowers Sea View Ridge Estate Vineyard Block 20 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., $75. 1.55-acre block at 1700 feet elevation. Shallow volcanic clay loam over basalt, schist and shale soil. Clone 777. Yields 2.38 tons per acre. Aged 17 months in 40% new French oak barrels. · Moderately light reddish-purple hue in the glass. Penetrating, enthralling aromas of perfectly ripe black cherries and black raspberries. Luscious flavors of black cherry cola, griottes kirsch, and dark berries, modest dry tannins, bright acidity and a velvety mouth feel. I like this for its balance, texture and fruit persistence on the finish. A regal wine. Reviewed December 8, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2010 Flowers Sea View Ridge Estate Vineyard Block 21 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., $75. 1.15- acre block at 1400 feet elevation. Shallow clay loam over sandstone soil. Clone 777 and Swan selection. Yields 2.15 tons per acre. Aged 17 months in 16% new French oak barrels. · Light reddish color in the glass. Intense aromas of cherries. The lightest and most red-fruited of the Flowers Pinot Noirs in this vintage. Wellnuanced flavors of cherry hard candy, Asian 5-spice and pine tar. Beautifully crafted with gentle tannins and vivid underlying acidity. Has a unique chalky undertone. Very good. Reviewed December 8, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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