Silent Lot #132 – WALT
Sonoma County Star

WALT Wines, owned by seasoned vintners Kathryn Walt Hall and Craig Hall, is dedicated to the production of premier Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Pacific Coast’s most distinctive vineyard sites, spanning nearly 1,000 miles and including Sta. Rita Hills, Sonoma County, Anderson Valley and the Willamette Valley. Their focus is on precision, non-interventionist winemaking, thereby allowing the wines to naturally and honestly express the character of the site where the wines are grown. Tonight’s offering is a Double Magnum of the winery’s 2012 La Brisa Pinot Noir. This appellation blend is composed of several select vineyards throughout the Russian River Valley. The resulting wine is a harmonic chorus of vineyard sites and clones, a complex and delicious Sonoma County blend. Deep garnet in color, the wine offers a perfume of strawberry jam, fresh cranberry and hints of pinot funk. Flavors of pomegranate and violets segue into a sweet, lush and lively palate with a bright, lengthy finish. Stephen Tanzer at the International Wine Cellar gave it 90 points, saying, “On the exotic side, finishing with very good cut and slow-building, harmonious tannins that add grip. Lots of energy here.” Grab onto the energy and don’t let go.

OPENING BID
$200

INCLUDES
Two 3-Liter Bottles

DONOR
WALT Wines, Sonoma, California