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Our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes are organically grown and produced in small quantities to ensure the highest quality. Stubbs Vineyard is the only vineyard in Marin County that is Certified Organic. We farm organically because in addition to the clear environmental benefits, we believe that it has an impact on the quality and taste of the wine. Without the adulteration of herbicides and pesticides, the soil is able to express itself more directly through the fruit.
We are lucky to be teamed up with celebrated winemaker Dan Goldfield, who has been creating award winning Pinot Noir’s since 1990. Between 1990 and 1998 Dan played a key role in developing the reputation of western Sonoma County for producing California’s finest Pinot Noir, mainly in the Russian River area. In using the fruit from our vineyard, he produces wines that reflect the natural tendencies of the area; well structured wines that display the complexity, balance and intensity that we believe is key to a world-class wine.
Marin Organic Certified,
MOCA Certificate Number 010
Our 2005 Wines
Our 2005 Marin County Estate Grown Chardonnay
(800 cases) is a focused wine, with crisp citrus overtones and hints of tropical fruits – mango and papaya. It shows bright acidity and supple tannins. Winemaker Dan Goldfield’s use of well balanced oak allows the fruit flavors to fully express themselves, leading to a pleasurably rounded finish. Made from organically grown grapes.
Our 2005 Marin County Estate Grown Pinot Noir
(200 cases) is vibrant ruby in color and not quite brilliant in clarity, denoting its nonfiltered processing (done to maintain optimum richness and character in the wine). It is a lush wine, with flavors of lively blackberry and cherry, a hint of cinnamon spice, brown sugar, soft and sweet tannins, and a rich palate. It is an elegant but full wine with focused acidity, good balance, texture and length. It lingers on the palate, revealing creamy vanilla, nutmeg, and a touch of wood characters on the finish. Made from organically grown grapes.
Our 2005 Marin County Merlot
Merlot (300 cases) shows the deep berry fruit intensity and depth that we’ve come to expect from Marin County wines, but none of the heaviness that is often associated with big Merlots from hotter climates. The nose shows a complex melange of blackberry, raspberry and red plum fruits, along with a touch toast and leather in the overtones. It's brightness and fruit forward nature show it's Marin County roots. In the mouth, fresh cherry fruit shines through, carried by supple tannins and clean acidity. It's forward fruit, balanced acidity and moderate alcohol work together to make the 2005 Merlot a great match for light meat game bird dishes like game hen or veal.
For more information, or to order our wines,
please email Mary Stubbs at mary@stubbsvineyard.com
or call 707-486-3152.