Vineyard: Sexton Hill

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Tasting Sonoma County Harvest Fair Best of Class & Double Gold Pinot Noirs (10.1 12/11/2014)
Recently Tasted Notable California Pinot Noirs (10.35 8/16/2016)
Recently Tasted Notable California Chardonnays (10.35 8/16/2016)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Balletto Vineyards

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2014 Balletto Sexton Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.6% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.59, 680 cases, $42. A cold and steep hillside vineyard located southwest of Sebastopol. Aged in French oak barrels, 32% new. · Light cherry red color in the glass. Light to mid weight in character, but very flavorful, with a noble attack of cherry and raspberry fruit flavors accented with dried herbs and oak spice and displaying a slight confected tone. Juicy and invigorating, with soft tannins and an extended finish. Score: 91. Reviewed August 17, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Balletto Sexton Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley Chardonnay

13.8% alc., 480 cases, $38. · Moderately light golden yellow color in the glass. This wine has more vibrant bravado compared to the more creamy Cedar Ridge bottling and speaks more of a “stony minerality.” Citrus-driven, with a hint of lightly buttered brioche, this silky wine finishes with a steely resolve that is thirst quenching. Score: 93. Reviewed August 17, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Balletto Sexton Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.4% alc., pH 3.59, TA 0.58, 608 cases, $42. Harvest Brix 23.7º and 25.3º. Sourced from an estate vineyard southwest of Sebastopol. Grower is John Balletto and winemaker is Anthony Beckman. Clones are Calera (95%) and Swan (5%). · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Lovely, exuberant aromas of Bing cherries and baking spices. Juicy mid weight flavors of Bing cherries, raspberries and boysenberries. Ideal balance with plenty of finishing fruit goodness and length on the dry finish. A forward-drinking crowd pleaser. Score: 91. Reviewed December 11, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »