Bay Area Wine Project – Pinot Days Online Auction 2011
Auction Ends: Jun 15, 2011 11:59 PM EDT

Wine

2008 Kenneth Volk Vineyards Pinot Noir Santa Maria Cuvee - Magnum in a Wood Logo Box

Item Number
140
Estimated Value
80 USD
Sold
50 USD to mrmoochie
Number of Bids
1  -  Bid History

Item Description

Santa Maria Valley is the northernmost AVA of Santa Barbara County. Established in 1981, the Santa Maria Valley is a funnel-shaped AVA which is broad and open at the town of Santa Maria, and progressively narrows heading east up the Santa Maria and Sisquoc River drainage. Framed between the San Rafael Mountains on the north, and the Solomon Hills to the south, the majority of the vineyards are planted on elevated plateaus or along the river bench of the Santa Maria River mesa and Sisquoc River drainage. The soils are typically of marine origin and sedimentation of river wash. Typically, the soils are extremely well-drained and range from clay loam to sandy loam. The Santa Maria Valley has a coastal maritime climate and receives onshore airflows from northwesterly winds blowing off nearby San Luis Bay. This maritime climate maintains an average temperature of 64 degrees in the town of Santa Maria. The heat summations of the area range from Region 1 to Region 2 (where Region 1 is the coolest and Region 5 is the warmest). This truly cool climate viticultural region boasts one of the longest wine-growing seasons in California. The cool climate produces wines with low pHs, exceptionally high natural acidity, and intense flavors.

Item Special Note

Item may be picked up at Pinot Days on June 18th or may be shipped based on the following rate schedule:
SHIPPING: 1-3 750ml Bottles: $15.
4-6 750ml bottles: $30.
Each additional 3 750ml bottles: $15.
Magnum: $25.
2-3 Magnums: $40.
Each additional Magnum: $15.

Donated By:

Kenneth Volk Vineyards