Vineyard: Rim Rock

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

California Pinot With Plenty of Noir (8.37 5/13/2011)
On the Pinot Trail: Recent Winery Visits (8.12 3/11/2010)
Ambullneo Vineyards (rrruff!) (6.54 3/3/2008)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Presqu’ile Winery
Ambullneo

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2009 Presqu’ile Rim Rock Vineyard San Luis Obispo County Pinot Noir

13.7% alc., 150 cases,$Unreleased. Only winery to receive grapes from this vineyard which is located 8 miles inland in southern San Luis Obispo County. 2 acres of own-rooted Dijon clones 667 and 115. Rocky soils and cool climate limit yields to less than 2 tons per acre. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Starts off strong with vibrant aromas of dark stone fruits, fading some in the glass as oak and green notes take over. The most intense, and showing the most fruit impact in the mid palate of the three wines reviewed here. Soft and smooth with notable tannin and oak presence, finishing with some persistence. Picks up appeal over time in the glass. A little disjointed now and will benefit from a year or two in the cellar. Good (+). Reviewed May 15, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2007 Greg Linn Wines Rim Rock Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

100 cases. 100% whole cluster. Clones 115 and 667 planted on their own roots. Greg is the only producer from this site (a “monopole”). · Knock out nose featured macerated wild berries with a hint of spice, herbs and soy. Delicious cherry and berry core wrapped in healthy ripe tannins. Has an appealing exotic riff to the flavorful fruits. Very good (+). Reviewed March 11, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2006 Ambullneo Vineyards Howling Rim Rock Vineyard Syrah

$69. Aged three years in barrel. 25% whole cluster. · Pleasing aromas of dark berries, plum sauce, white pepper and smoky oak. The purple fruits are discreetly concentrated and wrapped in soft, dry tannins. More restrained than many California Syrahs and one that will appeal to Pinot drinkers. Very good. Reviewed March 11, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2006 Ambullneo Rim Rock Vineyard Arroyo Grande Pinot Noir

100 cases, $119. A former Syrah 1-acre vineyard that has been replanted to Pinot Noir under the direction of viticulturist Greg Phelan. Greg says think Clos de La Roche. · I had difficulty getting a handle on this one. There is no doubt that there is a mass of dark fruit here but it is hidden and brooding. Earthy, tight and unwelcoming at present, there is noticeable tannin to shed. Good acidity indicates a long life ahead. Reviewed March 3, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »