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Kendric Vineyards
| Owner(s) | Stewart Johnson |
| Web site | www.kendricvineyards.com |
| Link to this site |
Stewart Johnson farms the Kendric Johnson Vineyard on leased land, and makes the wine from this 8.5 acre vineyard he planted in 2002. Some grapes are sold to Miller Wine Works. Clones are 37, 115, 667, 777, 828, Pommard and Martini. Yields are ridiculously low (0.5 tons per acre in 2004). The wines are de-stemmed, cold soaked, inoculated with Assmanshausen yeast, and barreled into 33% new French oak for 18 months. Stewart crafts about 600 cases of Pinot Noir and Syrah (from Shenandoah Valley).
Stewart could be the brightest and most-educated winemaker around. He graduated from UC Berkeley, obtained a doctorate in political science from Yale, and graduated with a law degree from Hastings. While interning at the Environmental Protection Agency, he was drawn to be in the field instead of an office practicing law. With his wife, who is a Marin native, he discovered the pastoral beauty of Marin County and was drawn to grow grapes there.
The Pinot Noir is quite good and sensibly priced. It is sold on the website.
Articles About Kendric Vineyards
Marin County Pinot Noir Celebration (6.32 7/16/2007)
Memoirs of a Wine Trip Well-Taken (6.5 11/26/2006)
Small Sips of More California Pinot (7.17 5/7/2009)
Small Sips of Pinot (6.43 10/20/2007)
Small Sips of Pinot (8.14 4/23/2010)
Reviewed Wines
2007 Kendric Vineyards Marin County Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., 368
cases, $34. Fourth vintage.
·
Moderately in color. Lovely perfume of
earth-dusted cherries, lavender and pear. Delicious cherry fruit with
a sidecar of sandalwood, oak and root beer. Medium-bodied with
suede tannins and understated acidity. This wine has pinotosity.
Less acidity than the 2006 vintage version with more cajones and the
best yet from this small producer. Definitely worth a look. Very good.
Available on the website at www.kendricvineyards.com.
Reviewed April 23, 2010
ARTICLE »
2006 Kendric Vineyards Marin County Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., $33.
Third vintage from the 8.5-acre Kendric Johnson Vineyard leased to winemaker Stewart Johnson who crafts the wine at Starry
Night Winery in Novato. The clones are 115, 828, 667, 777, Pommard
and a mystery clone. Kendric Vineyards was established in 2001 and
produces 600 cases of Pinot Noir and Syrah.
·
An intriguing nose that
constantly changes in the glass. Many aromas surface including red
berries and cherries, root beer, wet leaves and soy. Bright cherry and cranberry
fruit is offered in an elegant style with crisp acidity. Some root beer and spice
flavors show up. Juicy and fresh, this is a fun drink that I admire for its finesse
and its uniqueness. Check out Marin County - the wines will surprise you.
Reviewed May 7, 2009
ARTICLE »
2005 Kendric Vineyards Marin County Pinot Noir
Stewart also makes a fine Syrah from the
Shenandoah Valley region of California.
·
The 2005 vintage was just bottled but oh my! Lovely aromatics of sandalwood
and crushed cherries and terrific fruit which grows in your mouth.
Reviewed July 16, 2007
ARTICLE »
2005 Kendric Vineyards Marin County Pinot Noir
Stewart Johnson
farms the Kendric Johnson Vineyard leased on land owned by the Corda
family, and makes the wine from this 8.5 acre vineyard planted in 2002.
Some grapes are sold to Miller Wine Works (below). Clones are 37, 115,
667, 777, 828, Pommard and Martini. Yields are ridiculously low (0.5 tons
per acre in 2004). The wines are de-stemmed, cold soaked, inoculated with
Assmanshausen yeast, and barreled into 33% new French oak for 18 months.
·
The 2005 vintage was just bottled but oh my! Lovely aromatics of sandalwood
and crushed cherries and terrific fruit which grows in your mouth.
Reviewed July 16, 2007
ARTICLE »
2005 Kendric Vineyards Marin County Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., 160
cases, $30. Winegrower Stewart Johnson (pictured) farms an 8,5 acre
Pinot Noir vineyard in northern Marin County and a Syrah vineyard in
the Sierra Foothills. 2004 was the first harvest
for the Pinot Noir vineyard, leased
from the Corda family. Seven clones are
planted. Total production of both wines is
600 cases. Some Pinot Noir fruit is sold to
Miller Wine Works in Napa.
·
A very likeable
aromatic profile with spice, notably nutmeg, toast and red berries.
Light and satiny in texture, the woodsy and herbal accented cherry fruit is
shy but pleasing. Kendric Vineyards wines may be ordered on the website.
Reviewed October 20, 2007
ARTICLE »
2004 Kendric Vineyards Marin County Pinot Noir
13.64% alc., sold out, Stewart Johnson
farms the Kendric Johnson Vineyard leased on land owned by the Corda
family, and makes the wine from this 8.5 acre vineyard planted in 2002.
Some grapes are sold to Miller Wine Works (below). Clones are 37, 115,
667, 777, 828, Pommard and Martini. Yields are ridiculously low (0.5 tons
per acre in 2004). The wines are de-stemmed, cold soaked, inoculated with
Assmanshausen yeast, and barreled into 33% new French oak for 18 months.
·
The 2004 is a nice offering featuring cherry driven aromas and flavors enhanced with tea, floral and
woodsy notes. Lively acidity.
Reviewed July 16, 2007
ARTICLE »
2004 Kendric Vineyards Marin County Pinot Noir
13.64% alc.,Stewart Johnson
farms the Kendric Johnson Vineyard leased on land owned by the Corda
family, and makes the wine from this 8.5 acre vineyard planted in 2002.
Some grapes are sold to Miller Wine Works (below). Clones are 37, 115,
667, 777, 828, Pommard and Martini. Yields are ridiculously low (0.5 tons
per acre in 2004). The wines are de-stemmed, cold soaked, inoculated with
Assmanshausen yeast, and barreled into 33% new French oak for 18 months.
·
The 2004 is a nice offering featuring cherry driven aromas and flavors enhanced with tea, floral and
woodsy notes. Lively acidity.
Reviewed July 16, 2007
ARTICLE »
2004 Kendric Wine Co Kendric Vineyard Marin County Pinot Noir
13.9% alc. The Kendric Vineyard is farmed by Stewart Johnson
·
The wine was bottled a few months ago and is still closed, but the potential is evident.
Reviewed November 26, 2006
ARTICLE »
2007 Kendric Vineyards Marin County Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., 368 cases, $34. Fourth vintage. · Moderately in color. Lovely perfume of earth-dusted cherries, lavender and pear. Delicious cherry fruit with a sidecar of sandalwood, oak and root beer. Medium-bodied with suede tannins and understated acidity. This wine has pinotosity. Less acidity than the 2006 vintage version with more cajones and the best yet from this small producer. Definitely worth a look. Very good. Available on the website at www.kendricvineyards.com. Reviewed April 23, 2010 ARTICLE »
2006 Kendric Vineyards Marin County Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., $33. Third vintage from the 8.5-acre Kendric Johnson Vineyard leased to winemaker Stewart Johnson who crafts the wine at Starry Night Winery in Novato. The clones are 115, 828, 667, 777, Pommard and a mystery clone. Kendric Vineyards was established in 2001 and produces 600 cases of Pinot Noir and Syrah. · An intriguing nose that constantly changes in the glass. Many aromas surface including red berries and cherries, root beer, wet leaves and soy. Bright cherry and cranberry fruit is offered in an elegant style with crisp acidity. Some root beer and spice flavors show up. Juicy and fresh, this is a fun drink that I admire for its finesse and its uniqueness. Check out Marin County - the wines will surprise you. Reviewed May 7, 2009 ARTICLE »
2005 Kendric Vineyards Marin County Pinot Noir
Stewart also makes a fine Syrah from the Shenandoah Valley region of California. · The 2005 vintage was just bottled but oh my! Lovely aromatics of sandalwood and crushed cherries and terrific fruit which grows in your mouth. Reviewed July 16, 2007 ARTICLE »
2005 Kendric Vineyards Marin County Pinot Noir
Stewart Johnson farms the Kendric Johnson Vineyard leased on land owned by the Corda family, and makes the wine from this 8.5 acre vineyard planted in 2002. Some grapes are sold to Miller Wine Works (below). Clones are 37, 115, 667, 777, 828, Pommard and Martini. Yields are ridiculously low (0.5 tons per acre in 2004). The wines are de-stemmed, cold soaked, inoculated with Assmanshausen yeast, and barreled into 33% new French oak for 18 months. · The 2005 vintage was just bottled but oh my! Lovely aromatics of sandalwood and crushed cherries and terrific fruit which grows in your mouth. Reviewed July 16, 2007 ARTICLE »
2005 Kendric Vineyards Marin County Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., 160 cases, $30. Winegrower Stewart Johnson (pictured) farms an 8,5 acre Pinot Noir vineyard in northern Marin County and a Syrah vineyard in the Sierra Foothills. 2004 was the first harvest for the Pinot Noir vineyard, leased from the Corda family. Seven clones are planted. Total production of both wines is 600 cases. Some Pinot Noir fruit is sold to Miller Wine Works in Napa. · A very likeable aromatic profile with spice, notably nutmeg, toast and red berries. Light and satiny in texture, the woodsy and herbal accented cherry fruit is shy but pleasing. Kendric Vineyards wines may be ordered on the website. Reviewed October 20, 2007 ARTICLE »
2004 Kendric Vineyards Marin County Pinot Noir
13.64% alc., sold out, Stewart Johnson farms the Kendric Johnson Vineyard leased on land owned by the Corda family, and makes the wine from this 8.5 acre vineyard planted in 2002. Some grapes are sold to Miller Wine Works (below). Clones are 37, 115, 667, 777, 828, Pommard and Martini. Yields are ridiculously low (0.5 tons per acre in 2004). The wines are de-stemmed, cold soaked, inoculated with Assmanshausen yeast, and barreled into 33% new French oak for 18 months. · The 2004 is a nice offering featuring cherry driven aromas and flavors enhanced with tea, floral and woodsy notes. Lively acidity. Reviewed July 16, 2007 ARTICLE »
2004 Kendric Vineyards Marin County Pinot Noir
13.64% alc.,Stewart Johnson farms the Kendric Johnson Vineyard leased on land owned by the Corda family, and makes the wine from this 8.5 acre vineyard planted in 2002. Some grapes are sold to Miller Wine Works (below). Clones are 37, 115, 667, 777, 828, Pommard and Martini. Yields are ridiculously low (0.5 tons per acre in 2004). The wines are de-stemmed, cold soaked, inoculated with Assmanshausen yeast, and barreled into 33% new French oak for 18 months. · The 2004 is a nice offering featuring cherry driven aromas and flavors enhanced with tea, floral and woodsy notes. Lively acidity. Reviewed July 16, 2007 ARTICLE »
2004 Kendric Wine Co Kendric Vineyard Marin County Pinot Noir
13.9% alc. The Kendric Vineyard is farmed by Stewart Johnson · The wine was bottled a few months ago and is still closed, but the potential is evident. Reviewed November 26, 2006 ARTICLE »
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