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2021 Library Collection Volume VII; Chapter 2 Chardonnay (ALT)

Chardonnay

CA - Sonoma County - Petaluma Gap
Alcohol 13.9%

pH 3.45
Titratable Acid 6.2

Bottling Date July 2022
In a year best described as a “cold start to a warm, fast finish,” reports from throughout Sonoma County indicate that the harvest was a little early, the grape yield appears to be slightly lighter to average yet the 2021 crop will be viewed as an excellent vintage. Equally encouraging is that the winegrape market is in much better balance than in past years. “It has been near perfect for growing grapes this year and a second year of a lighter crop is bringing more balance to the market which is encouraging,” said Karissa Kruse, president of the Sonoma County Winegrowers and executive director of the Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation. This year’s crop was a little lighter due to a variety of water conservation efforts growers implemented this season to limit water use. This was true across the county and among all varieties. Though the season was void of long, lingering heatwaves, grapes in warmer regions matured slightly earlier due to it being a lighter crop and grapes from the cooler region ripened at a more normal rate. Nearly ideal conditions delivered wines with concentrated fruit flavors and crunchy acidity. Color; Lemon / Gold Nose; Green Apple, Citrus Blossom, Crème Brûlée Palate; Asian Pear, White Peach, Almond Citrus Blossom. Drink; Fall 2022 – 2030. -Robin Akhurst & Brian Schmaltz (Sept 2022)
$36.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2021 Library Collection Volume VII Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

CA - Mendocino County - Mendocino Ridge
Alcohol 13.9%

pH 3.5
Titratable Acid 6.2

Bottling Date July 2022
Atop the highest mountain in the Mendocino Ridge AVA sits a 17-acre vineyard with a 10 mile view to the Pacific Ocean. The drought that continues to plague California wreaked havoc on production yields in 2021, resulting in one of the North Coast’s smallest harvests in over a decade. The 2021 USDA Preliminary Grape Crush Report confirms wine grape tonnage from the North Coast region, which includes Sonoma, Napa, Lake County and Mendocino counties, was down 27% to 46,909 tons. Although the 2021 crop was small in Mendocino County, the quality was excellent, after an exceptionally early harvest, without any weather or smoke incidents. Ripening allowed harvest to occur at precisely the right time, without any heat spikes. Color; Its silly not to call the color of Pinot Noir = Burgundy, so we will go with Ron Burgundy with some nice legs. Nose; Cherry, Vanilla Palate; Strong tannins, very young. Graphite / Chalk. Honeycomb, Mulberries, Hibiscus Drink; 2023-2043, maybe longer. -Robin Akhurst & Brian Schmaltz (Sept. 2022)
$38.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2018 Library Collection Volume VI Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

CA - Napa County
Alcohol 15.3%

pH 3.75
Bottling Date May 12
We shall rebuild. In the wake of the 2017 season, 2018 was off to a wonderful start. February saw abundant rains. Both bud break and flowering occurred a bit late, but under ideal weather conditions, creating plentiful and even fruit set. Summer brought generous sun during the day and cooler marine influences, virtually uninterrupted by major heat spikes. The relatively mild summer followed by extended fall sunshine and moderate heat created near-ideal conditions for winemakers to allow their fruit to accumulate flavor complexity with gradual increases in sugar levels. 2018 mimics that of 2012, good quantity of high-quality fruit. With the extended growing season, we saw serious potential for some great structured wine. Tasting Notes Color; Lighter than previous vintages, tanzanite red flicker to thin edge. Nose; French Oak / Dark Chocolate / Cherry. Alcohol is very subtle for a full-bodied Napa Cab that is this young. Palate; Smooth velvety tannins and dark chocolate covered strawberries. Nice acidity. Drink; Do your best and try to give it at least 6 months after bottling. Winter 2020-2035 - Expected release is May. *Decanted for 2hrs, examined again after 24hrs open time. Topped with red wax. -Robin Akhurst & Brian Schmaltz (May 20th 2020) We made the correct decision not to overpower the fruit with 100% new oak, by letting the fruit be the showcase. We expect this to be a memorable wine for decades to come. Think 2012 Napa, with longer potential.
$85.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Artist Proof Box Set; Volumes I - VI

Cabernet Sauvignon

CA - Napa Valley
Alcohol 15.4%
The opus, eight years in the making. The artist proof box contains autographed version of the following Napa Valley Cabernet vintages; 2012 Artwork by Romalyn Schmaltz 2013 Artwork by Nathan Goldsmith 2014 Artwork by Mac Hillenbrand 2015 Artwork by Christina Leta 2016 Artwork by Juliette Belmonte 2018 Artwork by Merita Jaha. Box top artwork is provided by Mac Hillenbrand a wood inlay of Torrey Pines which can be removed and hung as an art piece. With a limited offering of only 24, we don't expect these to last long.
$1595.00 / 6 x 750 mL Bottle

2021 Library Collection Volume VII; Chapter 2 Chardonnay (ALT)

2021 Library Collection Volume VII Pinot Noir

2018 Library Collection Volume VI Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Artist Proof Box Set; Volumes I - VI