Saintsbury
Lee Vineyard Clonal Blend
2018 Pinot Noir
Los Carneros
Auction 23 | Lot No. 50
Vintage: 2018
Saintsbury
Lee Vineyard Clonal Blend
Pinot Noir
Los Carneros
20 cases produced
Highlights
- The best barrel lots, chosen to express both the elegance and firm structure of the Lee Vineyard
- The 2018 vintage in Los Carneros was influenced by steady and slightly cooler temperatures, resulting in perfectly well-balanced fruit
- Unique blend of early- and late-season picks of Pommard, Swan and Dijon 115 clones to increase complexity
- Lee Vineyard is a quintessential Los Carneros site, and one we have worked with for more than 30 years
Description
We’ve had a long-standing relationship with Lee Vineyard, dating back to the earliest days of our winery. Our intimate knowledge of this quintessential Los Carneros vineyard comes from decades of experience, and that familiarity played a key role in choosing the very best lots for this wine. Pommard and Swan clones of Pinot Noir along with the added diversity of combining fruit from early and later pick dates increased complexity and depth. The result is a unique representation of the site, balancing elegant finesse with a robust structure. Along with bright acidity and even tannins, this wine has a unique balance of dark fruit, spice and earth. The "Lee Vineyard Clonal Blend" is a beautiful representation of the exceptional quality that came out of Los Carneros in 2018 - a vintage that was slow, steady, slightly cooler and very consistent after a late start.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Tim Colla
Winemaker, Saintsbury
Tim Colla discovered his passion for winemaking while traveling through Argentina during a post-high school gap year. After completing his studies in Fine Art and Chemistry at Columbia University, he returned to Argentina to start his career in wine with a harvest in Mendoza. This was quickly followed by a move to Napa Valley where he worked back-to-back harvests at Chappellet and Seavey Vineyards before landing in 2010 at Saintsbury.
Working as the Enologist at Saintsbury was Tim's first experience with Pinot Noir and he immediately fell for this enigmatic, and sometimes ornery, grape variety. In 2013 he was promoted to Associate Winemaker and in 2015 became the lead Winemaker at Saintsbury.
Country born: United States
Education: B.A. Columbia University
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
To keep things simple. To keep things honest. To make wines that are energetic, generous, and self-assured.
Winery Distribution
Saintsbury is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Saintsbury Contact: Gary Van Ostrand
Domestic:
- California ( Vintage Wine Marketing )
- Colorado ( Breakthru Beverage )
- Florida ( Breakthru Beverage )
- Louisiana ( Wines Unlimited )
- Maryland ( Breakthru Beverage )
- New Jersey ( Allied Beverage )
- New York ( Banville )
- North Carolina ( Mutual )
International:
- Japan ( Hotei Wines )
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