Vineyard: Skikos

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir (10.15 8/18/2015)
California Pinot Noir to Swoon Over (11.41 3/22/2019)
Recently Tasted 2018 California & Oregon Pinot Noir (12.15 2/28/2021)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Wait Cellars
Taft Street Winery

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2018 Taft Street Garagistes Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 175 cases, $38. Released October 2020. Grapes are from the Skikos Vineyard Dijon 667) located on Piner Road in the Santa Rosa Plains Neighborhood and the Dutton Winkler Vineyard (clone 23) situated in the Green Valley Neighborhood of the Russian River Valley.5-day cold soak, proprietary yeast inoculation, daily punchdowns, aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Inviting scents of black cherry, allspice and red rose petal. Excellent charge of dark red cherry and red and purple berry goodness backed by felty tannins. Luscious in the mouth, with a complimentary shadow of oak and a modest finish. Easygoing, upfront drinking. Score: 92. Reviewed February 28, 2021 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2018 Taft Street Skikos Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 220 cases, $38. Released October 2020. Grapes are clone 667 sourced from Skikos Vineyard. 5-day cold soak, proprietary yeast inoculation, fermentation in open-top tank fermenters at cool temperatures and aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Pleasing aromas of cherry, dark strawberry, rose hips and spice cake. A succulent fruit core of black cherry and black raspberry creates an impression. A serious wine that shows impeccable balance and gentle use of oak. The peach-skin make for easy drinking and the juicy finish draws the drinker back to the glass. Even more lavish over time in the glass. This beauty can be enjoyed now are cellared. Score: 94. Reviewed February 28, 2021 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2017 Taft Street Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 990 cases, $28. Sourced from Skikos Vineyard (clone 667) and Winkler Vineyard (clone 23), both in the Russian River Valley. A 5-day cold soak was followed by inoculation with proprietary yeast and then open-top tank fermented at cool temperatures. The wine was aged in French oak barrels, 30% new, for 10 months. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Enticing aromas of Bing cherry, dark raspberry, baking spice, cola and graham. A quintessential Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, featuring flavors of dark red and black cherry, cola, spice, dark cocoa and a hint of toasty oak. Nicely composed and welcoming, with some finishing generosity. A fantastic value. Tasted twice with the same results. Score: 92. Reviewed March 23, 2019 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Wait Cellars Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 75 cases, $36. Release fall 2015. Sourced from the cool Devoto Garden Vineyard west of Sebastopol (clones 667 and 115), and the warmer Skikos Vineyard west of Santa Rosa (clones 77 and Swan). 25% whole cluster, 5-day cold maceration. Native yeast fermentation. Aged 10 months on the lees in French oak barrels, 33% new. · Moderately light crimson color in the glass. Pleasant aromas of cherry and earthy flora. Discreetly concentrated and very juicy, with appealing flavors of black cherry, boysenberry, cola and spice. Elegantly crafted and easy to drink, with balanced tannins, vibrant acidity and a gloriously fruity finish. Score: 90. Reviewed August 18, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »