2011 Miura, Pinot Noir, Williams Ranch, Anderson Valley

Miura (myu rä) n. 1. Derived from Don Eduardo Miura, the most famous breeder of Spanish fighting bulls; for the Spanish, Miura is a legendary name signifying nobility, boldness and power.

Miura is our program that focuses on what I feel are the best regions in California for the growing of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Within each of those regions I have selected the vineyards that best exemplify that area stylistically and qualitatively.

Miura, Pinot Noir, Williams Ranch, Anderson Valley

The Vineyard

This vineyard belongs to Burt Williams of Williams & Selyem fame. After Burt and Ed Selyem sold their winery in 1997, Burt decided to buy a hillside parcel and planted it in 1998. After 3 years of trying we finally convinced him to sell us about 2 acres worth of grapes in 2006. The wine here is the most Burgundy-like of all the Pinots made in California, as it is the coolest grape growing region in the state. Lighter, more fragrant and perfumed, with bright red fruit on the palate.

The 2011

In 2011, the wet spring and cool summer gave us a very extended growing season that gave us one of the finest wines this property has ever produced. Unfortunately it was also the smallest harvest that we had ever gotten from this vineyard and we ended up making a paltry 2 barrels of wine!

48 cases produced