Note: All of Due Cani Cellars wines are very small production and of limited release.
2009 Hayley Vineyard Pinot Noir- CURRENT RELEASE
GOLD MEDAL WINNER
2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Hayley Vineyard is a prized pinot site halfway between Boonville and Philo in Anderson Valley. This vineyard is planted with Dijon and heritage clones. The vineyard is on the eastern slope off of 128, which takes advantage of the cool air coming in from the Pacific. iThe vineyard is managed following the best practices laid out in California’s Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Practices. This less intrusive approach of sustainable winegrowing is environmentally responsible and increasingly recognized as vital to a terroir-based winegrowing philosophy.
Like our 2007, the 2009 Hayley is a beautifully constructed wine. with rich raspberry and dark cherry shining through, showing a nice balance with the earthiness. Bright red fruit shows up right away with hints of cranberry poking through and developing into richer, darker characteristics as the wine finishes with layers of fruit, spice and sutble earthiness lingering on the palate. Drink over the next 5-8 years.
Only 50 cases produced. $49
2009 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir- CURRENT RELEASE
Located on the cooler west side of Sta. Rita hills, La Encantada was planted in 2001 by Richard Sanford -- the "Godfather" of Santa Ynez Pinot Noir. Here, the mountains run east to west, funneling troughs of chilly temperatures and fog in from the coast. La Encantada, the first certified organic site in Santa Barbara, is planted to a range of Dijon clones on devigorating rootstock that produce tiny clusters with yields hovering around 2 tons per acre. The result is cherry, earth and spice -- everything you'd want out of Sta. Rita Hills Pinot.
Lighter in body and color than the Hayley, the spices are present upfront with notes of citrus zest on the nose, developing into cherry/plum flavors in the mid palate and finishing subtly. Drink over the next 4-6 years.
Only 50 cases produced. $43
2009 Split Rock Chardonnay- CURRENT RELEASE
Split Rock Vineyard is in Petaluma Gap nestled on the western hillside of Sonoma Mountain, leaving it exposed to the cool ocean breezes that funnel through the Petaluma wind gap throughout the growing season. The vineyard is managed following the best practices laid out in California’s Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Practices. This less intrusive approach of sustainable winegrowing is environmentally responsible and increasingly recognized as vital to a terroir-based winegrowing philosophy.
The 2009 was completed in stainless, never touching oak, to allow the natural flavor of the fruit to shine through. The wine ended up to be a wonderfully elegant straw yellow color. Soft aromas of citrus and hints of tropical notes (pineapple, passion fruit, grapefruit), and just a very subtle hint creaminess rounding out the crispness on the palate.
Only 25 cases produced. $39
2009 Catie's Corner Vineyard Viognier
Catie's Corner Vineyard is located in the Russian River Valley, this cool climate site is planted on 110R rootstock with an unnamed Condrieu clone. We work closely with the grower, Saralee Kunde, to custom farm a block using organic viticulture and keep yields extremely low by dropping nearly half the fruit to create extremely intense wines. Wines from the vineyard, named after Saralee's daughter, offer pronounced citrus and floral characteristics balanced by vibrant acidity. Our 2009 Viognier is a beautifully aromatic wine with apricots, peaches, citrus and wildflowers on the nose. With a rich mouthfeel and bright acidity, this is a wonderfully expressive Viognier that will keep you interested. Our version has been aged in stainless to allow the natural characteristics of the varietal to show through.
Only 25 cases produced. $39- SOLD OUT
2008 Split Rock Chardonnay
Split Rock Vineyard is in Petaluma Gap nestled on the western hillside of Sonoma Mountain, leaving it exposed to the cool ocean breezes that funnel through the Petaluma wind gap throughout the growing season. The vineyard is managed following the best practices laid out in California’s Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Practices. This less intrusive approach of sustainable winegrowing is environmentally responsible and increasingly recognized as vital to a terroir-based winegrowing philosophy.
Pale yellow color. Wonderful aromas of citrus (lemon custard) and hints of tropical notes (pineapple, passion fruit, grapefruit), and just a subtle hint of crème brûlèe. On the palate, the wine has a soft, smooth entry with good tropical notes and a solid acid backbone at its core. The wine fills the palate but shows elegance and restraint as the oak is completely in the background with a nice, rich lingering finish. This wine is a crowd pleaser.
25 cases produced. $39- SOLD OUT
2008 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir
BRONZE MEDAL WINNER
2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Located on the cooler west side of Sta. Rita hills, La Encantada was planted in 2001 by Richard Sanford -- the "Godfather" of Santa Ynez Pinot Noir. Here, the mountains run east to west, funneling troughs of chilly temperatures and fog in from the coast. La Encantada, the first certified organic site in Santa Barbara, is planted to a range of Dijon clones on devigorating rootstock that produce tiny clusters with yields hovering around 2 tons per acre. The result is cherry, earth and spice -- everything you'd want out of Sta. Rita Hills Pinot.
Medium garnet in color with red fruit, vanilla, and just a hint of leather and smoke. Solid backbone of bright acidity and polished tannins, following through with into a nice creamy mouthfeel and good concentration. Drink over the next 5-8 years.
Only 100 cases produced. $45- SOLD OUT
2008 Silacci Vineyard Pinot Noir
Silacci Vineyard is planted to 12 acres of organically farmed Pinot Noir in Monterey County. The marine influence from the Pacific keeps morning temperatures cool, but the southeast exposure brings plenty of sunlight to ensure ripening over the extended growing season. The own-rooted vines are planted at an elevation of 400 ft. in extremely well-draining and nutrient depleted Arroyo Seco sandy loams. Yields here are low with just over 2 tons per acre.
Dark ruby red color. Beautiful density to nose, this elegant wine begins with red cherry and then more dark fruits come through on the mid-palate. Smooth mouthfeel on entry with a solid structure from the 667 clone. Creamy notes fill mid-palate while characteristic baking spices, and rich dark fruit flavors linger. This wine will withstand aging and grow more complex and beautiful over time. Drink over the next 5-7 years.
Only 100 cases produced. $47- SOLD OUT
2007 Hayley Vineyard Pinot Noir
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL WINNER
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2009
SILVER MEDAL WINNER
LA International Wine Competition 2009
BRONZE MEDAL WINNER
San Francisco International Wine Competition 2009
Hayley Vineyard is a prized pinot site halfway between Boonville and Philo in Anderson Valley. This vineyard is planted with Dijon and heritage clones. The vineyard is on the eastern slope off of 128, which takes advantage of the cool air coming in from the Pacific. iThe vineyard is managed following the best practices laid out in California’s Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Practices. This less intrusive approach of sustainable winegrowing is environmentally responsible and increasingly recognized as vital to a terroir-based winegrowing philosophy.
The Due Cani Cellars 2007 Hayley Vineyard Pinot Noir is a single vineyard blend of two Dijon clones, 115 and 777 producing a complex and refined wine showing dark fruit, tannin and spice. The color is a deep ruby red with purple hues. Aroma contains bright raspberry and black cherry and a slight toast/char from oak with dark fruit tones. The wine has a solid acid core, good length and great mouthfeel with refined tannins present.
Only 50 cases produced. $48- SOLD OUT
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