Possibly the oldest planting of Pinot Noir in the state, the Van der Kamp Vineyard lies at the very top of Sonoma Mountain at a 1,400 foot elevation. The Van der Kamp family hand-picked the grapes at night, and they were delivered to the winery just before sunrise. The wine aged on the lees for 12 months before bottling unfined and unfiltered. Expert craftsmanship every step of the way results in a well-balanced representation of the terrific Pinot Noirs that can come from this area.
After being inspired by the wines she tasted in Burgundy and Champagne, Samantha set out on her own. The goal is not to replicate Burgundy, but rather create alluring, vineyard specific, age-worthy wines revealing the beautiful terroir of California. There is minimal intervention, judicious use of sulfur, and never any additives in the winemaking process. Each wine is made in very limited quantities, and sold directly from the winery and to high-end restaurants around the country. Ultraviolet is a relatively new project setting out to celebrate classic grapes made in throw-back styles to offer enticing and affordable examples to new wine drinkers.
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