Locally known as the “Deep End”, Wendling is perched on a hillsdie of evergreens located in the most northwesterly vineyard only nine miles from the Pacific Ocean. Bearwallow-Wolfey Comples soils are red and well-drained, with shallow sandy loam, sandstones, and shales. Farmed using organic and biodynamic methods.
Wendling
Mendocino County, Califorinia
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Anderson Valley
Grower
Paul Ardzooni
Vineyard
20 Acres
Soil
Bearwallow-Wolfey Complex
Clones
La Tache, Calera, Pommard
Planted
2010
Production
147 Cases
2021 Wendling Vineyard Pinot Noir
Captivating redolence of brambleberry, pomegranate, wild morels, conifer resin, and espresso dust surge with amaro-bitters and tea leaf. A savory core, integrated with pure kirsch, accelerates to a bold and dynamic finish.
95 + Points by Lisa Perrotti-Brown / Wine Independent