Kiser Vineyard is one of the last vineyards in the Valley. In this chilly corner, harvest is often up to a month later than in the southern part of Anderson Valley, only 15 miles south. The hillside vineyards sit on a thin layer of topsoil over sheets of fractured sandstone and shale. The upper block is slightly warmer and harvested first. Its wines are high-toned and bright. After millennia of erosion of the hillside, the lower block has deeper soils and thus broader, deeper flavors. A local vineyard worker remarked it was the coolest vineyard in AV.
We're doing something a bit unique with the wines in the Libertine series. We've been holding back 3-4 barrels of the current blend each time we bottle to blend into subsequent editions. In effect, there are four barrels of No. 2 in the No. 3 and there will be four barrels of No. 3 in the upcoming No. 4. It's not quite a solera system but it's our own unique way to create a multi generational lineage through the wine.
As you well know, the Anderson Valley is one of the greatest terroirs in the world for cool climate Pinot Noir. We have invested heavily in best vineyards there. Tanbark is one of the first sites we worked with when we started Reeve. Compared to some of our other Pinots, this one is broader in the mouth with a collection of baking spice notes, pomegranate, and forest floor characteristics. Based on its fine tannins and persistent—yet well-integrated—acid profile, this wine should age gracefully for a decade or more if stored properly. Only 50 magnums available.
Our first Chardonnay release, the 2017 comes from H. Klopp vineyard located in Sebastopol, California. Planted and farmed specifically for Reeve by legendary grower Ted Klopp and his daughter Lauren. Lemon zest, ripe golden apples, vanilla bean all come together with a laser focused finish that lasts and lasts.
