The following wines are currently available unless otherwise noted:
J. Wilkes 2006 Pinot Blanc
Grape source: Bien Nacido Vineyard, Block D
Appellation: Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County
Varietal: 100% Pinot Blanc (true Pinot Blanc)
Soil: well-drained, sandy loam soils
Aging Program: aged on sur lies in stainless steel for 6 months
Malolactic Fermentation: inhibited, 0% complete
Yields: 4.3 tons per acre
Alcohol: 14.2%
Production Figures: 1,492 12-pack cases
Price: $19 per bottle
J. Wilkes 2006 “Hillside” Pinot Noir
Grape source: Bien Nacido Vineyard
Appellation: Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County
Clones: Martini 13 (50%), Pommard (30%), Dijon 777 (20%)
Soil: sandy loam elder series
Barrel Program: 30% new French Oak (François Frères and Remond)
Aging Program: 12 months in barrel
Malolactic Fermentation: 100% complete
Yields: 2.25 tons per acre
Alcohol: 14.1%
Production Figures: 316 12-pack cases
Notes: Left on gross lees, no racking until bottling
Price: $42 per bottle
J. Wilkes 2005 “Block 3” Pinot Noir
Grape Source: Solomon Hills Vineyard
Appellation: Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County
Clones: 115, 667, 777 and a small amount of Pommard
Soil: Sandy Soils
Barrel Program: 30% new French Oak (François Frères)
Aging Program: 11 months in barrel
Malolactic Fermentation: 100% complete
Yields 2.25 tons per acre
Alcohol: 14.2%
Production Figures: 702 12-pack cases
Notes: Left on gross lees, no racking until bottling
Price: $40 per bottle
J. Wilkes 2005 “Block Q” Pinot Noir
Grape Source: Bien Nacido Vineyard
Appellation: Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County
Clones: Pommard (35%), Martini 13 (65%)
Soil: sandy loam elder series
Barrel Program: 100% new French oak (François Frères and Remond)
Aging Program: 15 months in barrel
Malolactic Fermentation: 100% complete
Yields: 2 tons per acre
Alcohol: 14.2%
Production Figures: 172 6-pack cases
Notes: Left on gross lees, no racking until bottling
Price: $55 per bottle
J. Wilkes 2004 “Block Q” Pinot Noir
Grape Source: Bien Nacido Vineyard
Appellation: Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County
Clones: Pommard (35%), Martini 13 (65%)
Soil: sandy loam elder series
Barrel Program: 100% new French oak (François Frères and Remond)
Aging Program: 15 months in barrel
Malolactic Fermentation: 100% complete
Yields: 2.2 tons per acre
Alcohol: 14.1%
Production Figures: 348 6-pack cases
Notes: Left on gross lees, no racking until bottling
Price: $55 per bottle |