Glasshaus Wines is the exact reason why I am a devoted angel on Cellar Angels. Martin and his staff find these small production wineries who like Cellar Angels have a philosophy to give back. I like other angels get the opportunity to purchase these wines and support charity.
Owner/winemaker Rodney Gagnon gave birth to Glasshaus Wines upon his move to Petaluma in 2011. He had one simple goal "to make great wine for the greater good." He built his winemaking knowledge in Bordeaux France, Boston University Wine Appreciation and Business studies and UC Davis.
The grapes for Glasshaus Pinot were harvested from vineyards located in the Petaluma Gap. The vineyards heat during the day and the cool coastal air flows from the ocean inward to the San Pablo Bay. For the 2013 vintage, the grapes used were clone 115 from the Frederick Vineyard and the Pommard clone from the Roberts Road Vineyard. Fermentation in open top stainless steel tanks and the wine was then barreled in french oak both new and used for 14 months. Case production 203.
The nose screams pinot noir with a wonderful earthy tone, ripe cherry with hints of raspberry, wild violets and vanilla cream. The mouth luscious and majestic with dark cherry, tart cranberry that explodes on the palate with dusty earth on the long juicy finish. Rodney this Pinot is amazing!
Supporting Glasshaus wines allows them and you to give back to the community. Plus you enjoy some outstanding wine. Cellar Angels is free to become an angel and gives you a sense of purpose. Sip Save Give what a wonderful concept.
Cheers
Dan
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