Vineyard: Sangiacomo Amaral

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Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Sangiacomo Wines
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2016 Sangiacomo Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.61, 215 cases, $60. Released May 2018. 40% Roberts Road, 40% Fedrick, and 20% Amaral vineyards. Clones 115, 667, 777 and Swan selection. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak with hand punch downs. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromas of boysenberry, spice, floral cologne and toasty oak. Soft and smooth in the mouth, with an intense mid palate presence of purple and black berry fruits. A hint of oak-driven spice and toast ply the background. The well-integrated tannins and juicy acidity compliment the wine. Score: 90. Reviewed July 21, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 Sangiacomo Vi Maria Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.57, 81 cases, $80. Release September 2018. 50% Amaral, 25% Roberts Road and 25% Fedrick vineyards. Clones 667, 777, Pommard and Swan selection. 100% de-stemmed, 5-day cold soak, daily punch downs by hand, aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Invigorating aromas of black cherry, cardamom spice, fertile earth and a hint of toast and graham are revealed slowly in the glass. Rather bold in a mid weight plus style, but stealthy, with an abundance of boysenberry, blackberry and black grape flavors. There is a bit of umami in this wine. Sleek tannins lead to a satiny texture and the oak blends seamlessly over time in the glass. More enchanting when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 93. Reviewed July 21, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 BENCH Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., pH 3.57, TA 0.68, $24. Sourced primarily from the Sangiacomo Amaral Ranch Vineyard located north of San Pablo Bay, combined with a small amount of Vines and Roses Estate Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. 70% de-stemmed, long cold soak, feral primary and malolactic fermentations, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderately light cherry red color in the glass. Cherry and cranberry fruit are front and center in this light to mid weighted wine that is pleasantly forward drinking, finishing modestly but with verve. Score: 89. Reviewed October 2, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »