Vineyard: Quintus

OwnerBenziger Family
AppellationSonoma Coast
StorySingle-vineyard bottling from this vineyard under the de Coelo label. Demeter Certified Biodynamic®.
LocationVery cool Freestone-Occidental site.
VarietiesPinot Noir
Clones667, 777, Swan
ManagersBenziger Family

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2010 de Coelo Quintus Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.0% alc., pH 3.48, TA 0.63, 177 cases, $75. From a Freestone-Occidental very cool site that is Demeter Certified Biodynamic®. “de Coelo” translates to “that which is of heaven.” Clones are 667, 777 and Swan. 25% whole cluster. Fermented with native yeast. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels. Unfiltered. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Alluring scents of earth, dark red cherries and berries, spice and oak. This wine tastes of the soil as well as dark cherry and red plum flavors, complimented by oak, finishing with refreshing acidity and a flourish of cherry. A lighter weight vintage for this wine. Better the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle indicating cellaring is advisable. Very good. Reviewed December 8, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »