Lot #15 Brooks Note Winery

“Ash and Wind” is made of grapes from the very first harvest of the newly planted Sweet Family Vineyard. Developed and farmed by Charlie Chenoweth, this protected bowl sits at 750 feet of elevation on the southern side of Sonoma Mountain. Brooks Note was very lucky to run experimental lots on nearly all of the clones planted at the site and put together this unique blend. They regard the 2023 growing season as a once-in-a-career vintage that allowed for the ideal ripening pattern.

The lot name references two of the unique characteristics, wind and ash, that shape the wines produced from this site. Vineyards in the Petaluma Gap are significantly affected by the winds that lengthen the growing season and thicken grape skins, which help make flavorful wines with great structure. Ash is a reference to the prolific rhyolite deposits throughout the vineyard which are from ancient Sonoma Volcanics. This volcanic stone has limited nitrogen content, but is rich in micronutrients which naturally limit the vines vegetative growth and increase access to beneficial micronutrients. Rhyolitic soils are also known to help plants uptake and sequester more carbon from the atmosphere!

Owner-operators Garry Brooks and Joanne (Note) Brooks, founded their small family winery, Brooks Note, in 2012. What started as a Pinot Noir passion project has turned into a community of intrepid wine fans. Anchored in downtown Petaluma, Brooks Note presents a portfolio of elegant, vineyard-driven wines from the hidden corners of Sonoma, Marin and Napa, made by Garry himself. “Wind and Ash” has beautiful purity of fruit, with subtle floral and spice aromatics that enhance the bright red fruit flavors. The wine finishes with a lovely crispness and pronounced minerality.

WINEMAKER(S): Garry Brooks

ESTIMATED BOTTLING DATE: August 2024
ESTIMATED SHIPPING DATE: December 2024

National Distribution: CA, IL