“Coastal cool” zone within apple orchards and farmstands, the Sebastopol Hills sub-appellation is characterized by lower average daily temperatures and heavy fog intrusion, with prominent afternoon winds reminiscent of the nearby Petaluma Gap.
Starkey
Russian River Valley, Sebastopol Hills
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Grower
Arturo Robledo
Vineyard
11 acres
Soil
Goldridge
Clones
Pommard
Planted
1995
2022 Auteur Starkey Vineyard Pinot Noir
Sappy kirsch with sun-ripened figs in joyful union with rose petals and acacia tree. A blend of black raspberry and pomegranate molasses complement bold leather and star anise, exuding a lavish, plump structure.