Vineyard: Zephyr Farms

AppellationSonoma Coast
VarietiesChardonnay, Pinot Noir

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2013 Red Car Zephyr Farms Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

13.8% alc., pH 3.20, TA 0.84,100 cases, $58. Grapes picked at naturally high acid levels in this vintage. Prosser clone planted in Goldridge sandy loam. Harvest Brix 22.6º. Aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 25% new and 75% neutral. · Moderate golden yellow color and clear in the glass. Lovely aromas of lemon peel, cut apple and pastry cream arrive slowly over time in the glass. Instantly giving on the palate, with delicious flavors of lemon, grapefruit, green apple and toffee complimented by the faintest oak. The racy finish is incredibly focused, long and intense. Vivid, vibrant and refreshing. Score: 94. Reviewed November 22, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Red Car Zephyr Farms Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., TA 0.51, 388 cases, $68. Vineyard is located 6.7 miles from the Pacific Ocean in the hills above Freestone. Average harvest Brix 23º. Clones 777, 667 and 115 planted in Goldridge sandy loam. 10% whole cluster. Aged 12 months in 13% new and 87% neutral French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Enticing aromas of purple berries, purple grapes and damp earth bring persistence on the nose. Silky and long on the palate, with flavors of black cherry, ollaliberry and spice. Nicely ripened fruit with phenolic majesty and welcome brightness. Modest tannins make for easy drinking now, and the juicy cut leads to a mouthwatering finish. Score: 93. Reviewed November 22, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »