98 Double Gold
Russian River Valley
Estate
Pinot Noir 2021
Sonoma Mountain van der Kamp Large Format 2016
Collection
Vineyard Designate
The wines in this collection are primarily from Sonoma County, with most vineyards located within the distinct neighborhoods of the Russian River Valley appellation. These sites are exceptional—whether for their placement on slopes and ridges, the presence of rare old vines or unique clones, or the dedication of growers with decades of proven excellence.
van der Kamp
Perched on a north-facing bench of Sonoma Mountain, the van der Kamp Vineyard occupies a site long revered by local Native American communities, who believe the mountain's summit marks the beginning of the world. For over forty years, the van der Kamp family has cultivated this land with care, producing Pinot Noir of exceptional character.As one of California’s oldest Pinot Noir vineyards, it benefits from remarkable diversity in soil composition, elevation, and exposure to sun and wind—factors…
Story
Family-owned by Martin, Dixie and Ulysses van der Kamp, this site sustains some of the oldest Pinot Noir vines in Sonoma County. Its terroir is unique in that fog banks from opposite sides meet and swirl overhead to form an opening through which the sun bathes the land to temper the cool mountain atmosphere, resulting in a unique microclimate. Myriad of old vine and Dijon clones are planted across the property along with a small amount of Pinot Meunier, allowing the winemaker an opportunity to create a “blended” wine within the vineyard designate concept.
The van der Kamp family embraces natural farming and noninvasive techniques. The vineyard has a great amount of variation in soil types, slopes, and sun and wind exposure. Warm days are cooled by foggy nights allowing optimal conditions for rich flavor and balanced acidity to develop.
Technical Notes
Appellation
Sonoma Mountain
Alcohol
15%
TA
5.8 g/L
Aging
100% French oak, 35% new
Tasting Notes
Opening with a fragrant nose of rose water, pine duff, star anise and orange peel, this wine opens to entice the palate. A perfect balance of fruit flavors and savory notes, this Pinot Noir spreads across the palate with flavors of ripe cherry, plum and cocoa. It has medium plus body and high tannins with a long, spreading finish.
Pairs well with
Mushroom Risotto
Red and Gold Beet Salad with Pistachios and Feta
Herbed Roast Chicken
BLT Deviled Eggs
French Country Pâté Snack Board
Bacon Roasted Salmon with Mushroom Sauce
Baked Pasta with Sausage Fontina Summer Squash
Beef Bourguignonne
Braised Chicken with Celery Shallots Capers Olives
Brined Roasted Organic Chicken
Chicken Breasts with Wilted Spinach Bacon
Chipotle Crusted Pork Tenderloin on Polenta
Glazed Over Baby Back Ribs
Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon
Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms
Herb Marinated Mushrooms
Marinated Yellowfin Tuna Fillets
Pan Seared Duck Breast with Cassis Compote
Portobello Mushroom Lasagna
Salmon Mousse on Cucumbers
Shrimp Salmon Cakes
Vegetable Pizza with Spinach Feta Cheese
Venison Bacon Meat Loaf
