Vineyard: Taylor Ridge

OwnerKurt Beitler
AppellationSonoma Coast
VarietiesPinot Noir

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2014 Bohème Tenth Anniversary Taylor Ridge Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

14.1% alc., 214 cases, $45. Wente selection. Yield 3.1 tons per acre. Whole cluster pressed, cold fermented in seasoned French oak barrels, and aged on the lees for 20 months with complete malolactic fermentation. · Moderate golden yellow color in the glass. Very inviting aromas of Honeycrisp apple, lemon butter and toasted marshmallow. Well appointed flavors of spiced apple, nectarine, vanilla creme and toasty brioche in a richly styled wine with admirable balance and a pleasing lemon drop finish. Score: 92. Reviewed May 7, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Bohème Tenth Anniversary Taylor Ridge Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., 308 cases, $55. Vineyard is located on a bluff 5.3 miles from the Pacific Ocean so it is exposed to cool maritime air and fog. Soils are sandy loam. Swan selection. Yield 1.69 tons per acre. Tailored cold soak, hand punch downs, aged 22 months in seasoned French oak barrels. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Revealing scents of coddled black cherry, bark and rose petal. The middleweight core of well-spiced black cherry alerts the taste buds and the uplifting, juicy and prolonged finish bring refreshing closure. A real cherry bomb with a satiny texture and a deft compliment of oak. Score: 93. Reviewed May 7, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Bohème Taylor Ridge Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

13.7% alc., 120 cases, $45. Petite Wente clusters whole cluster pressed, fermented in a mix of neutral French oak barrels and stainless steel barrels. Partial malolactic fermentation. · Moderately deep golden straw color in the glass. Complex aromatic profile, featuring scents of yellow apple, spice cabinet, pastry creme, warm croissant and vanilla. Discreetly concentrated flavors of lemon, baked apple, and pineapple are supported by a bright acid backbone. The slightly creamy texture hits the spot, and the cleansing finish rewards with uplifting acidity. Score: 92. Reviewed September 7, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Bohème Taylor Ridge Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., 192 cases, $55. Swan selection. Yields 2.0 tons per acre. 10% whole cluster inclusion. Aged 25 months in seasoned French oak barrels. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Aromatically pleasing with scents of crushed black cherries and sous-bois. A well-composed wine with vigorous fruit flavors of black cherry, black raspberry and plum accented with notes of smoke and spice. The wine’s admirable attack, follow through and finish are endearing and the silky mouthfeel is quite seductive. Score: 92. Reviewed September 7, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Bohème Taylor Ridge Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., 305 cases, $55. This vineyard is located on a bluff 4.8 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean at 915 feet elevation. Swan selection is planted in sandy loam Goldridge soils. Yields 2.15 tons per acre. Aged 20 months in once to three times used French oak barrels. · Moderately light reddish purple hue in the glass. The highly expressive nose offers a perfume of red cherry, cake spice, rose petal and sandalwood. Plenty of luscious cherry goodness engages the mid palate in a polished, elegantly style wine with refined tannins and integrated acidity. A compliment of baking spices is enmeshed. This is a very classy wine with pinpoint balance and a vivacious charge of cherry hanging on at the finish. Score: 93. Reviewed March 12, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 Bohème Taylor Ridge Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 189 cases, $55. Vineyard is at 915 feet elevation, 5.3 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Swan selection, yields 1.09 tons per acre. Aged 2 years in neutral French oak barrels. · Light reddish purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of red cherry, Christmas spice and sandalwood. Soft and elegant in the mouth with supple tannins backing the delicious core of red cherry and cranberry fruits. A delicate wine, but flavorful and very enjoyable. The cherrythemed finish is noteworthy. Score: 90. Reviewed April 19, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2006 Bohème Taylor Ridge Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 190 cases, $53. This vineyard is located on a bluff 5.3 miles from the Pacific Ocean at 715 feet above sea level. There is notable fog influence in late summer. This wine is sourced from a 2.7-acre plot planted to the Swan selection. Yields were 1.35 tons per acre. Kurt Beitler is the grower and winemaker. · Fragrant super ripe fruit smelling of raisins, soy and roasted nuts. The fruit was picked at an advanced stage of phenolic ripeness and the plush dark fruit tastes of raisins. Good mix of t n’ a. Well-crafted, but disappoints. Only in California! Reviewed May 7, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »