Vineyard: Annadel Gap

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Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Westwood Estate Wines

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2016 Westwood Estate Annadel Gap Vineyard Sonoma Valley Rosé

13.5% alc., pH 3.32, TA 0.628, 189 cases, $25. Released May 2017. Harvest Brix 23.0º-25.0º. Counoise (40%) and Tannat (13%) grapes picked early for making a rosé and then whole cluster pressed. The Pinot Noir (40%), Mouvèdre (3%) and Syrah (4%) were collected as a saignee. All varieties individually fermented in neutral French oak puncheons, aged on lees for 4 months, and underwent partial malolactic fermentation. Gently fined and filtered. · Moderate pinkish orange color in the glass. Market reduction upon opening (burnt match, sulfur) that resolves over time in the glass revealing aromas of strawberry, juniper berry and underbrush. Quite flavorful with tastes of plum, cherry, Damsel plum, spice, apricot, peach and savory dried herbs. Only the slightest tannins show up on the finish that has some length. Much better when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, so this may be a rare instance of a Rosé benefiting from decanting. Score: 89. Reviewed September 24, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Westwood Annadel Gap Vineyard Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir Rosé

13.3% alc., pH 3.39, TA 0.56, RS 1.2 g/L,102 cases, $25. Released May 2016. Estate grown. 77% Pinot Noir clones 115, 667, 777, 943, Pommard, Calera, Mt. Eden, Chambertin, and UCD 90, 12% Mouvedre, 11% Grenache. Harvest Brix average 24.0º-25.3º. A saignée, barrel fermented with feral yeasts in seasoned oak with occasional lees stirring, partial native malolactic fermentation. Aged on the lees for 5 months. Bottled with minimal filtration and fining. · Moderately pink salmon color in the glass. The scent of cherry, strawberry, cranberry and underbrush leads to a core of cherry, cranberry, blood orange and peach flavors with a savory, earthy thread in the background. A bit rustic, with inviting richness of fruit, soft in the mouth, finishing with noticeable generosity. Score: 89. Reviewed September 7, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Westwood Calera Clone Estate Annadel Gap Vineyard Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.64, TA 0.506, RS .5 g/L, 100 cases, $64. Harvest Brix 24.1º. 6-day cold soak, gentle punch downs, on skins for 15 days. Basket pressed, aged in French oak barrels, 50% new, for 16 months. Gently fined and unfiltered. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Nicely appointed aromas of cherry, spice, earthy flora and toast. Mid weight plus flavors of black raspberry, blueberry-pomegranate, black tea, Hoison and earth. There is good length in the mouth and on the finish that is juicy and intensely fruity. Oak shadows the background as a compliment. Considerably better when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 92. Reviewed September 24, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Westwood Clone 90 Estate Annadel Gap Vineyard Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir

13.0% alc., pH 3.51, TA 0.521, RS 0.7 g/L, 48 cases, $64. Release October 2017. Harvest Brix 23.6º. Clone 90 is the Chambertin clone. 6-day cold soak, native yeast fermentation, 15 days on skins. Gently basket pressed. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. Gently fined, bottled unfiltered. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Highly perfumed with aromas of black cherry, spice and pipe smoke. Light to mid weight in style with flavors of black cherry and blackberry along with a thread of savory herbs. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the nose was more appealing with a combination of cherry, spice and undergrowth aromas and more fruit expression on the palate. You must decant now or cellar. Score: 92. Reviewed September 24, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Westwood Annadel Gap Vineyard Estate Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., pH 3.65, TA 0.56, RS 0.1g/L, 780 cases, $44. Released June 2015. 115, 777, 943 and Calera clones. Native fermentation, 20% whole clusters, 5 to 6-day cold soak, berries kept whole with each clone separated, native yeast fermentation, aged on lees in French oak barrels, 30% new, for 6 months. Gentle fining with no filtration. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Inviting aromas of black cherry, earthy flora and barrel. The mid weight black raspberry and blackberry flavors are complimented by a waft of oak. Seductively suave in texture with silky tannins. Noticeable harmony and forward drink ability. Score: 89. Reviewed January 17, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Westwood Annadel Gap Vineyard Estate Clone 37 Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.61, TA 0.79, RS 0.8g/L, 98 cases, $54. Released December 2015. Mt. Eden clone. 5 to 6-day cold soak, native yeast fermentation, basket pressed, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 45% new. Gentle fining and filtration. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Inviting aromas of dark berry preserves and underbrush lead to a mid weight plus core of tasty black cherry and black raspberry fruits. This is a seamless wine that finds balance between fruit, tannin, acid and oak. Enjoyable now, with a lingering sweet berry finish that leaves behind a memorable impression. Score: 92. Reviewed January 17, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Westwood Annadel Gap Vineyard Estate Clone 90 Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir

13.6% alc., pH 3.56, TA 0.57, RS 0.6g/L, 98 cases, $54. Released December 2015. Chambertain selection (90). Berries kept whole, 5 to 6-day cold soak, native yeast fermentation, basket pressed, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. Gentle fining and filtration. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. The cherry and raspberry fruit flavors of this wine are seasoned with savory notes of sous-bois and damp pine needles. The wine is still a bit tight, with the redder-toned fruit searching for expression. Nicely composed, with a light imprint of oak, integrated tannins, and a refreshing finish. Score: 91. Reviewed January 17, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Westwood Annadel Gap Vineyard Estate Heritage Clones Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., pH 3.65, TA 0.57, RS 0.8g/L, 98 cases, $54. Released December 2015. Pommard and Mt. Eden clones. Berries kept whole with 20% whole clusters, 5 to 6-day cold soak, native yeast fermentation, basked pressed, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 45% new. Gentle fining and filtration. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. The nose reluctantly offers scents of dark fruits and a hint of vanilla. Robust and structured, showing delicious flavors of black raspberry, boysenberry and plum with a compliment of oak, finishing modestly with a wave of non astringent tannins. Great potential here, but needs more time in bottle. Score: 90. Reviewed January 17, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Westwood Annadel Gap Vineyard Estate Pommard Clone Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., pH 3.67, TA 0.66, RS 0.6g/L, 98 cases, $54. Released December 2015. Berries kept whole and included 20% whole clusters, 5 to 6-day cold soak, native yeast fermentation, basked pressed, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 45% new. Gentle fining and filtration. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. The aromas of dark cherry, forest floor and shaved oak lead to middleweight flavors of oak-kissed black cherry and blackberry fruits. The tannins are generous and mildly astringent on the sweet black cherry finish. There is a good acid underbelly. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the astringent tannins still stood out. Score: 88. Reviewed January 17, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Westwood Annadel Gap Vineyard Estate Reserve Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir

14.6% alc., pH 3.65, TA 0.56, RS 0.8g/L, 220 cases, $64. Release March 2016. Pommard and 667 clones. 20% whole clusters, 5 to 6-day cold soak, native yeast fermentations, basket pressed, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. Gentle fining and filtration. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Uplifting aromas of cherry pie and baking spices lead to a luscious and structured array of black cherry, raspberry and black tea flavors augmented with a deft touch of oak spice. The wine’s most remarkable feature is the finish, which is filled with aromatic cherry energy and lasts for what seems like a minute. Clearly, an exceptional but young wine that will continue to improve in the cellar and may be worthy of a higher score down the line. Score: 93. Reviewed January 17, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »