BrooksNoteWinery – Cristaldi & Co

2023

Brooks Note Winery

Chardonnay

A straightforward Chardonnay sourced from three vineyards spanning from just south of the Russian River to the Petaluma Gap. Picked on the early side, it was barrel-fermented and aged 10 months in 14% new French oak. The wine underwent full malolactic fermentation, resulting in a soft, rounded expression of Chardonnay that still retains a bit of bite—thanks to what feels like apple or pear skin tannins. Layers of lemon, lemon curd, quince, and candied ginger unfold on the palate, accented by hints of buttered croissant drizzled with acacia honey. Bone dry and slightly tart on the finish. Produced by a small, family-run winery with a mostly Pinot-driven portfolio made at their winery and tasting room in downtown Petaluma.

White

2023

Brooks Note Winery

Panther Ridge Pinot Noir

This Pinot Noir is sourced from the biodynamically farmed and organically certified Panther Ridge Vineyard, perched at 900 feet on Sonoma Mountain. The grapes were fermented with 15% whole clusters and aged 10 months in 20% new French oak. The resulting wine shows excellent tension and energy, with a focused personality and subtle dark berry fruit framed by crunchy pomegranate-seed tannins. Notes of blood orange, allspice, and tangerine peel carry through a lively, gently spiced finish. Produced by a small, family-run winery with a mostly Pinot-driven portfolio made at their winery and tasting room in downtown Petaluma.

Red

2023

Brooks Note Winery

Petrini Vineyard Zinfandel

This Zinfandel is beautifully composed and wonderfully balanced. Pure black cherry and black raspberry aromas rise from the glass, nuanced by elegant cedarwood and subtle vanilla tones. Medium-bodied, it reveals expressive red rose floral notes woven through layers of cinnamon-spiced red berry fruit. Firm tannins provide structure and grip, gradually resolving into a long, fruit- and spice-driven finish. Sourced from the Petrini Vineyard in Rockpile, the wine was aged 10 months in 25% new Slavonian oak, which adds depth and refinement without overshadowing the vibrant fruit. Produced by a small, family-run winery with a mostly Pinot-driven portfolio made at their winery and tasting room in downtown Petaluma.

Red

2023

Brooks Note Winery

Pinot Noir

Fragrant cedarwood notes mingle with bright cherry fruit and a hint of wild herbs. Tart, racy acidity gives the wine lift, while firm, fine-grained tannins guide it to a bone-dry, focused finish. This Pinot Noir is crafted from a mix of vineyards spanning the slopes of Sonoma Mountain to the cool, rolling hills west of Petaluma. The grapes were fermented with 15% whole clusters and aged 10 months in 25% new French oak. Produced by a small, family-run winery with a mostly Pinot-driven portfolio made at their winery and tasting room in downtown Petaluma.

Red

2023

Brooks Note Winery

Sweet Family Vineyard Pinot Noir

Sourced from the organically farmed Sweet Family Vineyard, planted in a protected bowl at 750 feet on the southern end of Sonoma Mountain, the grapes for this Pinot were fermented with 15% whole clusters and aged 10 months in neutral oak. Bright aromatics of candied red berries mingle with cherry wood and apple blossom, leading into a palate bursting with raspberry and strawberry coulis. The tannins are firm, crisp, and crunchy, building toward a dry, spicy finish. Vibrant and expressive, this Pinot Noir would pair beautifully with spiced Mexican dishes or hearty braised meats. Produced by a small, family-run winery with a mostly Pinot-driven portfolio made at their winery and tasting room in downtown Petaluma.

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