Vineyard: Muns

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

On a High at Pinot Paradise Weekend (6.21 4/1/2007)
A Few Notable Wines Tasted Recently (11.21 3/31/2018)
Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir (10.12 6/14/2015)
Tasting Santa Cruz Pinot Noirz (7.14 3/15/2009)
Small Sips of Pinot (6.58 5/7/2008)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Muns Vineyard
Sonnet Wine Cellars
Sarah’s Vineyard
Bravium
Silver Mountain Vineyards

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2016 Sarah’s Vineyard Muns Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 420 cases, $45. This vineyard is one of the highest in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA at 2,600 feet above sea level. Dijon clones 115, 667 and 777. · Light ruby red color in the glass. Shy, but pleasant aromas of cherry, underbrush and tea leaves. Forward drinking and quite agreeable in a mid weight style with fresh flavors of cherry, strawberry and blueberry. Young, grippy, mountain tannins need more time in bottle to ameliorate. The intensely fruited finish is delectable and is the wine’s best feature. Score: 90. Reviewed April 1, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Bravium Muns Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Rosé of Pinot Noir

13.2% alc., $24. Clones 114, 115, 667 and 777. · Moderately light pinkish orange color in the glass. Aromas and flavors of strawberry, blood orange, nectarine, apricot and a touch of spice and herbs have good intensity. A good grip of acidity underlies the fruit core and contributes a finishing burst of citrusdriven acidity. Score: 89. Reviewed June 14, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Bravium Muns Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., pH 3.44, TA 0.73, 147 cases, Prerelease. Clone 114, 115, 667, 777. Yield 1.8 tons per acre. 20% whole cluster, native fermentation in 1-ton fermenters. Aged 10 months in Francois Frères 4-year air-dried French oak barrels, 20% new. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Very fragrant out of the bottle with aromas of black raspberry, black cherry, apple and spice. Intensely fruity, with flavors of blueberry, pomegranate and black raspberry framed by balanced tannins. Smoothly textured and easily approachable. The intensity carries over to the finish that features an acidic tang and a charge of oak. Score: 88. Reviewed June 14, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2006 Silver Mountain Vineyards Muns Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $38. Clones 114, 115, 667 and 777. Grapes are hand-picked, de-stemmed, whole berry fermented with cap management using an air-induced process (PulseAir) that is gentle on the fruit. Aged 17 months in 33% new tight-grained Hungarian oak. · Interesting aromatic profile of wild berries, cherries, herbs and oak spice. An earthiness and minerality is evident in the cherry flavors and there is a good dose of citric peel on the finish. Reviewed March 15, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2005 Muns Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

This wine was only bottled a week ago, but the racking was very gentle and the wine is showing beautifully. The aromatics are striking with plenty of wood spice and spearmint. Reviewed April 1, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2005 Sonnet Muns Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

13.8% alc.. · The 2005 vintage in the Santa Cruz Mountains was on the ‘weighty’ side and this wine shows the bold structure of the vintage. Again, the aromatics are enchanting featuring bright cherries, spices, and ginger. The velvety texture alone is worth the price of admission. Perfectly balanced and thoroughly enjoyable. Reviewed April 1, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2005 Silver Mountain Vineyards Muns Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., $38. Ed Muns and Mary Lindsay farm this challenging site at 2,600 feet characterized by crumbling slate soil from a former sea bottom. · Complex aromatics featuring strawberry, raspberry, fresh hay, rhubarb, iodine and a touch of funk. Soft, light and gentle with a good acidic tang. Nothing really stands out on the palate, and there is a lack of punch, but the wine drinks fine. Reviewed May 7, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »