Vineyard: Jenkins Ranch

AppellationRussian River Valley
VarietiesPinot Noir

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2014 Patz & Hall Jenkins Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 1,342 cases, $60. This 18-acre vineyard source is located in Sebastopol. Clones 667 and 777 are planted in Goldridge sandy loam. Aged in about 60% new French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of black raspberry, spice, game and nutty barrel lead off. Aggressive attack of black raspberry and ollaliberry fruit flavors with an infusion of oak. Ripe, firm tannins, with a finish fueled with black grape aromatic essence. A slight sense of alcohol heat shows up at the end. A young wine that was unchanged the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 89-90. Reviewed June 5, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Patz & Hall Jenkins Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

15.4% alc., 957 cases, $55. Released March 2014. This 18-acre vineyard is located two miles west of Sebastopol on Pleasant Hill Road (Sebastopol Hills). Goldridge sandy loam soil planted to Dijon 667 and 777. Vineyard planted by Charlie Chenoweth in 2001. Wild and cultured yeast fermentations. 15% whole cluster. Aged in 66% new French oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. A very appealing nose filled with savory goodness including mushroom and sous-bois complimented by aromas of dark raspberry, blackberry and spice. Mid to full-bodied with a tenacious palate of purple and black berries complimented by oak. There is plenty of balancing structure to match the sappy fruit, and the finish is powerful and lasting. Clearly a special wine somewhat defined by the richness and depth bestowed on the wine by the alcohol which is well integrated. Score: 92. Reviewed December 10, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2009 Patz & Hall Jenkins Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

15.8% alc., 437 cases, $55. This 18-acre vineyard was planted in 2001 by renowned viticulturist Charlie Chenoweth and is located on a set of hillsides sheltered from the coastal influences of the Petaluma Gap. Clones 667, 115 and 777. · Inky dark color in the glass. Appealing aromas of dark red rose petals, darker fruits, berry glaze and oak spice. Ripe and sappy core of blackberry and black plum fruit with a slight beet root, woodsy and savory bent. Full-bodied with well proportioned tannins and nicely integrated alcohol with a cut of citrusy acid on the back end. Still fine the next day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Good. Reviewed January 11, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »