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The November 2026 Auction: Part 2
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Estimate: $80
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". . . from a higher elevation site that's above the fog line, roughly eight miles from the Pacific Ocean. Its deep ruby color is followed by to-die-for notes of black raspberries, crushed violets, cassis, spice and toasted bread. Utterly perfect on the palate, with medium to full-bodied richness, an ethereal, seamless, multi-dimensional texture, fine tannin and crazy length, hats off to the team at CIRQ for this singular beauty. Give bottles a few years (if you can resist) . . . . Run by Michael Browne and focusing on Russian River Valley vineyards, CIRQ was created in 2011 when they released a single Pinot Noir from the Treehouse Vineyard. This higher elevation site is located roughly eight miles from the Pacific, above the fog line, and has unique volcanic and iron-rich soils. This site has been planted to clones 23, Swan, Pommard, Calera and 37. They made their first vintage from the Bootleggerâs Hill Vineyard in 2013. This site sits at a similar elevation to the Treehouse Vineyard, above the fog line, but in a slightly cooler region. The soils are the more classic Goldridge sandy loam soils found throughout the Russian River Valley. This vineyard was planted with clones 115, 667, Pommard, 37, Calera and Elite. The Bootleggerâs Hills release is slightly more perfumed and elegant, whereas the Treehouse Vineyard release is an ever so slightly deeper, richer wine. As I hope the reviews show, these two efforts are at the pinnacle of California Pinot Noir. Readers looking for the next cult winery need to jump on this estateâs mailing list as soon as possible (it might already be too late)."
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". . . from a higher elevation site that's above the fog line, roughly eight miles from the Pacific Ocean. Its deep ruby color is followed by to-die-for notes of black raspberries, crushed violets, cassis, spice and toasted bread. Utterly perfect on the palate, with medium to full-bodied richness, an ethereal, seamless, multi-dimensional texture, fine tannin and crazy length, hats off to the team at CIRQ for this singular beauty. Give bottles a few years (if you can resist) . . . . Run by Michael Browne and focusing on Russian River Valley vineyards, CIRQ was created in 2011 when they released a single Pinot Noir from the Treehouse Vineyard. This higher elevation site is located roughly eight miles from the Pacific, above the fog line, and has unique volcanic and iron-rich soils. This site has been planted to clones 23, Swan, Pommard, Calera and 37. They made their first vintage from the Bootleggerâs Hill Vineyard in 2013. This site sits at a similar elevation to the Treehouse Vineyard, above the fog line, but in a slightly cooler region. The soils are the more classic Goldridge sandy loam soils found throughout the Russian River Valley. This vineyard was planted with clones 115, 667, Pommard, 37, Calera and Elite. The Bootleggerâs Hills release is slightly more perfumed and elegant, whereas the Treehouse Vineyard release is an ever so slightly deeper, richer wine. As I hope the reviews show, these two efforts are at the pinnacle of California Pinot Noir. Readers looking for the next cult winery need to jump on this estateâs mailing list as soon as possible (it might already be too late)."
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The fourth-largest wine producer in the world, led by California. American fine wine is defined by ripe, expressive fruit and a spirit of innovation, with Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon among the most sought-after wines globally.
A large, geographically varied California region producing cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay near the coast and richer Zinfandel and Cabernet inland. Its wines range from elegant to bold.
A cool, fog-influenced Sonoma AVA renowned for elegant, complex Pinot Noir and rich, balanced Chardonnay.
Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned red grape celebrated for aromatic detail, silky texture and sensitivity to its growing site. Cherry and strawberry are familiar flavors, often accompanied by floral notes and, with maturity, earthy or forest-floor complexity. Its wines are commonly light to medium in body, with freshness and fine tannins that can give a sense of delicacy alongside considerable depth. Burgundy is Pinot Noir's historic home and a benchmark for the grape. There, differences in soil, slope and exposure can produce distinct expressions from neighboring vineyards, making Pinot Noir central to the region's emphasis on terroir. Beyond Burgundy, cooler growing regions have developed their own interpretations, including Australia's Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Tasmania. Pinot Noir can produce fresh, fruit-focused wines for earlier enjoyment as well as more structured examples that gain complexity with age. Vineyard conditions and choices in fermentation and oak aging influence its balance of perfume, fruit and savory character. Its appeal lies in nuance and the way a single grape can communicate the individuality of a place.