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Vineyard: Alder Springs
| Owner | Stuart Bewley |
| Appellation | Mendocino County |
| Dates Planted | Started in 1993. |
| Acres | 140 |
| Location | Amongst redwoods, 12 miles inland from Pacific Ocean |
| Aspect | A patchwork of many aspects, microclimates, exposures, soils and drainage making up 31 individual blocks. In essence, many, rather than one vineyard. |
| Varieties | Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Malbec, Marsanne, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Rousanne, Viognier |
| Clones | 113, 115, 459, 667, 777, 828, 943, Calera, Chalone, DRC suitcase, La Tache, Swan, Wädenswil (2A) |
| Rootstock | 101-14, 1103P, 110R, 140R, 420A, 5C, Riparia Gloria |
| Managers | Stuart Bewley |
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2011 SPELL Alder Springs Vineyard Mendocino Pinot Noir
13.4% alc., 100 cases, $50.
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Medium reddishpurple
color in the glass. Aromas of black cherries, dark berry liquor, spice and an earthy-clay note typical of
this vineyard. Mid weight cherry, berry and plum flavors with firm, balanced tannins, and a mineral-driven note
of iron. Finishes with a zing of citrusy acidity. Very good.
Reviewed May 5, 2013
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2009 Olson Ogden Alder Springs Vineyard Mendocino Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., pH 3.56, TA 0.53, 143
cases, $65. This vineyard, farmed by Stu Bewley, is located an hour north of Ukiah, sitting on a mountain
slope between 1700 and 2700 feet elevation. It is sustainably farmed with low yields ranging from 1.5 to 2 tons
per acre. Clones are Wädenswil, 115, 459 and 777. Aged 17 months in 65% new French oak barrels.
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Aromas
of ripe, herb-dusted berries with particular notes of bay leaf. Discreetly concentrated core of perfectly ripened
black cherries and dark red berries with an earthbound tone. A hint of wood spice adds interest. Firm, very
slightly astringent tannic backbone. Memorable finish that you hate to end. Very good (+).
Reviewed April 4, 2012
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2011 SPELL Alder Springs Vineyard Mendocino Pinot Noir
13.4% alc., 100 cases, $50. · Medium reddishpurple color in the glass. Aromas of black cherries, dark berry liquor, spice and an earthy-clay note typical of this vineyard. Mid weight cherry, berry and plum flavors with firm, balanced tannins, and a mineral-driven note of iron. Finishes with a zing of citrusy acidity. Very good. Reviewed May 5, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Olson Ogden Alder Springs Vineyard Mendocino Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., pH 3.56, TA 0.53, 143 cases, $65. This vineyard, farmed by Stu Bewley, is located an hour north of Ukiah, sitting on a mountain slope between 1700 and 2700 feet elevation. It is sustainably farmed with low yields ranging from 1.5 to 2 tons per acre. Clones are Wädenswil, 115, 459 and 777. Aged 17 months in 65% new French oak barrels. · Aromas of ripe, herb-dusted berries with particular notes of bay leaf. Discreetly concentrated core of perfectly ripened black cherries and dark red berries with an earthbound tone. A hint of wood spice adds interest. Firm, very slightly astringent tannic backbone. Memorable finish that you hate to end. Very good (+). Reviewed April 4, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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