the pinot noir
Griffin's Lair Vineyard's first, very small, harvest was in 2001, from the benchgrafted clones 667 and 115. Dave Lattin of Craven-Lattin Wines produced a vineyard designate from the 667; the 115 went to Gary Farrell, who bottled a portion as a vineyard designate. In 2002, the field-grafted Swan and Pommard blocks yielded their first harvest, and we were on our way! Ten years later, here are the wineries we partner with:
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Renteria: Renteria is a well-known name in the Napa Valley. Now, with Karen Culler as wine-maker, we can’t wait to try their first vintage of Griffin’s Lair pinot.www.renteriawines.com
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Wind Gap Wines: For almost a decade we’ve worked with Pax and Pam Mahle, supplying grapes for their extraordinary syrahs. Now Pax turns his magic touch to pinot noir. Blending Swan and Pommard from the top of the hill, his interpretation is elegant, low-alcohol and food friendly. www.windgapwines.com |
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Longfellow: a small program by two Bay Area residents, formerly from Maryland, with Rolando Herrera (Mi Sueno Wines) as their winemaker. The Longfellow pinot noir, featuring a lusty combination of our 667 and Pommard, has been produced since 2003. www.longfellowwines.com |
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Roessler Cellars: Roger and Richard Roessler have developed an impressive program of vineyard-designated pinot noirs and appellation blends (chardonnays as well) that have earned high praise and top reviews. Our Pommard, Swan, and 115 make up a vineyard-designate pinot, with a portion of each vintage contributing to La Brisa, their wonderful Sonoma Coast blend. Scott Shapley is their talented young winemaker. In 2010, Roessler joined forces with Hall Wines, a prestigious producer of cabernet in Napa. www.roesslercellars.com |
