2020 Carneros Pinot Noir and 2019 Sonoma Mountain Merlot
SONOMA, CA (January 25, 2022) — The family behind La Prenda Vineyards and Sonoma Collection wines is pleased to announce the release of two new wines, the La Prenda 2020 Carneros Pinot Noir and the La Prenda 2019 Sonoma Mountain Merlot. These new wines are now available on the Signature Tasting Menu.
La Prenda 2020 Carneros Pinot Noir $32
From the Thornton Ranch in the western hills of Carneros, this Pinot Noir has a pleasant acidity in the finish that carries the wine and allows it to pair with a broad range of foods. Some favorites include seared ahi, duck breast, quinoa, tacos, and lean cuts of meat.
“I have worked with a lot of Carneros Pinot Noir vineyards in my 30 plus years of winemaking, and Thornton Ranch is a special one,” says Winemaker Mike Cox. “It is one of the highest elevations in Carneros, but still has the soils and wind exposure that define Carneros. I am thrilled that we can carve out a few tons from a few different clones to work with under our La Prenda label.”
La Prenda 2019 Sonoma Mountain Merlot $30
This Merlot opens with aromas of bright red cherries that evolve into dark red fruit and spices. Well-rounded and rich with a broad mid palate, it finishes long with intense flavors of red fruit and notes of cedar, peppers, and herbs.
“Our 2019 Sonoma Mountain Merlot is built around the Skinner Vineyard a north facing, cooler site on Enterprise Road. The site is above the fog line on a sunny knoll where we can grow some densely fruited wines,” says Ned Hill owner of La Prenda Vineyards. “Our longtime family friend, Joe Votek, farmed it for years and we were excited to continue his legacy in 2017.”
La Prenda’s new Tasting Room is open and ready for guests. Located at 535 1st Street West (next to The Red Grape), visitors can enjoy a 5-wine tasting flight while learning about their wines and grape growing in Sonoma Valley. Flights start at $20/person with the Sonoma Valley Tasting, $25/person for the Signature Tasting, and $35/person for the Reserve and Library Tasting. The tasting room is open Wednesday-Saturday 11am-6pm and Sunday-Tuesday by Appointment Only. For groups of 6 or more, please call ahead for a reservation at (707) 938-7228.
Sonoma Collection is a family-owned venture featuring sustainably farmed wines honoring Sonoma Valley grape farmers. Sonoma Collection even captured a top ten spot in Wine Business Monthly’s annual Hot Brands in 2015. Other labels include Fifth Hill, La Prenda, Happy Wife, Quarantine Wife and 95476. La Prenda Vineyards Management has been in business for 15 years and farms over 30 properties in the Sonoma Valley, Carneros, Sonoma Mountain and Bennett Valley appellations that are certified Fish Friendly Farming. They provide quality farming while increasingly incorporating mechanization in a changing farming environment. For more information visit https://www.laprendavineyards.com/.
