2009 Sequana Dutton Ranch Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

One 750ml bottle

Inviting aromas of tea leaves and an Asian spice box complement the wine’s elegant, plush, round texture. Full flavors of wild strawberry, Bing cherry, raspberry and blueberry last through the long, fruit-filled finish. Native yeasts fermented half the lots, adding balance to the complexity of the Burgundian yeast also employed. 
 
Winemaker James MacPhail allows each Sequana vineyard its own artful expression by approaching winemaking with a singular goal — letting the vines tell their own story. Artisan techniques such as hand sorting, cold-soaking and extended maceration, along with aging sur lie in French oak capture this simple notion: the wine recalls where it comes from.  
 
The Dutton family has been farming in Sonoma County since the 1880s. Their sustainably farmed vineyards are located on gently sloping hillsides and benchlands in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Three separate two-acre blocks are planted atop ancient sandstone marine terraces in rich, loamy soils. The eight-year-old vines were planted to specification on vine density, slope and direction, allowing exposure to both morning and afternoon sun. Four unique clones of Pinot Noir enhance the intrinsic complexity of this wine. 

Wild strawberry, Bing cherry, raspberry, blueberry, tea leaves, Asian spice