Capiaux has had access to Widdoes Vineyard for 22 years and it is owned by Don Widdoes and farmed by Dutton Ranch who planted Martini clones in 1990. The soil is Goldridge fine sandy loam. Located just West of the little town of Graton, it is a magical location for pinot noir.
- Practicing Organic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Russian River Valley AVA, Green Valley Sub-appelation
- Dry Farmed
- Native Yeast Fermentation
- Malolactic Fermentation in barrel
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Russian River Valley
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-CAP-43-23 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2024-12-01
"The 2023 Pinot Noir Widdoes Vineyard is a dark, beguiling wine. Black cherry, plum, orange peel, new leather, licorice, incense and dark spice infuse the 2023 with notable personality and character. As always, the Widdoes has so much pedigree. Martini clone on 45-year-old vines yielded a wine with explosive aromatics and bright, sculpted red fruit. All this needs is time."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2023-12-22
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Widdoes Vineyard is a rich, heady wine. Super-ripe dark cherry, Kirsch, white flowers and hard candy are front and center. The exuberance of the year is very much evident. High-toned aromatics from the Martini clone lend a distinctive flair to the finish. I think this is a bit quirky at this stage, as it shows a bit of elevated ripeness."
2021
Vinous
Score
97
Date
2022-12-01