Volamus Vineyard is located in the Petaluma Gap area of the Sonoma Coast appellation, where cool weather prevails most of the year. Winemaker Derek Rohlffs is dedicated to producing small lots of exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and this bottling shows that dedication beautifully. Bright aromas and flavors of black cherry, strawberry, dry earth and cola with hints of clove are supported with a solid acid backbone. It’s very approachable now and worthy of extended bottle aging. Be sure to check out Derek’s “Sip & Give” program, where you get a say in the charities that Bravium supports with a percentage of their sales.
Bravium, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2011
By Rich Cook