One Man Show | Pine Mountain / Cloverdale Peaks

Jim McCutchen
Jim has been working on this same piece of land for 75-years. When we first met him he came rumbling down the hill on his ATV, two dogs barking from the back seat. As he approached us, I was taken aback at his ripe age, but when he shook my hand and began to tell us about his vineyard it was clear that this man with a vice-grip was still young at heart and as committed as ever to the responsible stewardship of his land.
Applelation:
Pine Mountain / Cloverdale Peaks AVA
Vineyard designate:
Pine Mountain / Cloverdale Peaks AVA
Soil type:
Pine Mountain / Cloverdale Peaks AVA
Elevation:
2400 – 2600 feet
Clone:
Mother clone Carignan
Average age of vines:
60+ years
Farming:
Unique aspect:
Old vines, head-trained, dry farming, high elevation site, multiple blocks
Sourced for:
Sativa, Indica, Rosé
What to expect from the wines :

Fresh red + dark fruit character, an earthy dustiness, true varietal character. For Rosé, a more red berry + wild herb component.