Description
Joseph Swan Vineyards is a renowned winery nestled in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Established in 1967 by the visionary Joseph Swan, the vineyard has garnered a stellar reputation for producing exceptional cool-climate wines focusing on vineyard specific Pinot Noirs and Chardonnay. The family-run winery is now in the capable hands of Joe's daughter, Lynn and her husband Rod. They continue the commitment to the art and joy of a small production winery. Emphasizing sustainable and organic viticulture, the winery meticulously tends to its vineyards, ensuring the grapes reach their full potential while maintaining the health and integrity of the ecosystem.
Although we have never labeled it this way, the Cuvée de Trois is basically a reserve blend. It consists of some of each of our vineyard designated pinot noirs and is meant to speak to the RRV as whole, blending the various vineyard components into a harmonious expression of what makes this AVA so special.
Each block of each vineyard was harvested and fermented separately. 15-20% whole cluster. Native yeast fermentation in open-top fermenters. Punch downs by hand three times a day during peak fermentation. Average 21 days on the skins. Bottled unfiltered and unfined.
Faded ruby color. It dances between earth and fruit with flavors of red (plum pit, along with darkish berries, black tea and loam), seriousness and playfulness. It is firm and balanced with all of the components in harmony and should drink well for another 5-10 years.
