Winery Tasting Notes

“Hazy golden-yellow in color, aromas of tangerine oil, Meyer lemon blossom, green apple skin, and yeasted dough that are highlighted by an underlying flinty, smoky component. Rich flavors of ripe Gravenstein apples, lemon curd tartlet, and roasted hazelnuts coalesce on a lingering, minerality marked the finish. Drinking well now, but expect this wine to drastically improve with another 6 to 12 months of cellaring. This wine should provide 5- 8 years of extraordinary drinking experiences.”

The Winery

Inspired by a small family property in the South of France, La Pitchoune means “the little
one.” The name speaks to small production, small lots, and the idea that our small size is
our greatest asset. At La Pitchoune, we prize the special care we can apply to our craft. By
combining passion, art, and science, we ensure that each blend is expressed to its fullest
potential.

Pratt Vineyard Background: This vineyard, owned by the renowned vineyard
manager Jim Pratt, is located on the left bank of the Laguna de Santa Rosa just north of
Sebastopol. Surrounded by famed vineyards from Kistler, Dehlinger, and the Duttons, it
produces world-class wines of distinction. With over 30 years of experience nurturing
grape vines, Jim’s attention to detail and quality of fruit delivered to the winery is matched
by few. Planted with Robert Young and Mt. Eden heritage chardonnay clones, the Pratt
Vineyard enjoys warm days and is cooled in the evenings by cold air draining into the
Laguna de Santa Rosa