All the wines for Lookout Ridge are handcrafted under the guiding hands of Greg La Follette, Marco de Giulio, and Gordon Holmes. Because of our "multiple winemaker" strategy, we are able to use a variety of master winemakers to make the wines that are their specialty and passion. Greg La Follette, a master at blending, produces our Pinot and Chardonnay. Marco DiGiulio makes our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, which will be released some time in 2008.
We produce limited quantities of all of these special wines. Try our Lookout Ridge Sampler, or individual bottles. Lookout Ridge donates a wheelchair for every case purchased (to learn more about our wheelchair donation program, see Wine for Wheels.) ORDER NOW
Van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir 2003 - SOLD OUT!
This sensuous Pinot is low in tannins, with a smooth, creamy mouth feel. Van der Kamp's trademark has a smoky, roast meat and forest floor quality and is well-framed by aromas of dark cherry and hints of deep, sweet cola. This vineyard, located near the top of Sonoma Mountain on the north-facing slope, at the highest elevation of all the Pinot Noir vineyards in Sonoma County, is a favorite of winemaker Greg La Follete's. Martin and Dixie Van der Kamp and their son Ulysses steward and nurture this landscape, known for its ideal climate and rich, rocky soil, which help produce the best quality Pinot Noir. The cool, foggy mornings, the warm afternoons and the light breezy evenings help create a grape rich with flavor.
Specifications
$60/bottle Limit: 6 bottles per order.
pH: 3.68
TA: 6.68 g/L
Alcohol: 14.3%
Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Keefer Ranch 2003 - SOLD OUT!
Our 2003 Sonoma Coast Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir has a deep and complex structure and a long finish, and deep ruby-purple color, with concentrated aromas of black cherry, plum, dried cherries and spice. Deep and lush, this wine is full on the palate with lots of concentrated, sweet, flavors of black cherry and plum along with a complex cinnamon and spice component. Add just the right proportion of spicy, toasty oak and you have a complete and well-balanced palate profile.
The fruit for this Pinot Noir was grown in the cool Sonoma Coast region, from the famed Keefer Ranch vineyard.
"The crown jewel. A source for several top houses, the Keefer property serves up a multi-layered mouthful of black cherries, currants and raspberries with a nice frame of exotic spice. A fantastic Pinot Noir." - Bounty Hunter, Fall '05
And ... according to Wine Spectator (10/15/05), Sonoma Pinot Noirs keep getting better. Although the 2001 vintage scored a very respectable 89, the 2002 scored 94 ("sensational year, best yet in California"). Wine Spectator also said that the Sonoma region's Pinots outrank those from other major regions - Carneros, Monterey and Santa Barbara.
Specifications
$60/bottle Limit: 6 bottles per order.
pH: 3.38
TA: 7.03 g/I
Alcohol: 14.55%
Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino Aldine Vineyard 2001
The 2001 Aldine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep ruby-purple color and a concentration of spicy currant, herbal, dusty and chocolate aromas, along with a nice thread of spicy, toasty oak. On the palate, this is a big, full Cabernet with lots of elegance. Concentrated flavors of currants, berries, chocolate, spice and dusty pepper blend well with the toasty oak, great structure and balance all the way through the long, full finish. Hand selected from the Aldine Vineyard, the fruit for this Cabernet Sauvignon was grown in the Talmadge Bench area in Mendocino County.
Specifications
$50/bottle
pH: 3.54
TA: 5.86 g/I
Alcohol: 14.9%
Sangiovese Mendocino Alta Coma 2001 - SOLD OUT!
Best of California, 2004
California State Fair
Gold Medal, Best of Class, 2004 World Wine Market International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2004 San Francisco International Wine Competition
The 2001 Alta Coma Sangiovese from Mendocino County is a "Super Tuscan" red wine in the true sense of the term. The wine has a deep ruby-purple color with vibrant currant, blackberry and spicy cherry aromas, along with some nice peppery notes. Deep and concentrated currant, blackberry and spicy cherry flavors are complemented by great structure, balanced acidity and very long, full finish. This wine was made for hearty meats, complex pasta dishes or by itself with some well-aged cheeses.
The fruit for this Sangiovese was grown in the Mendocino County appellation and hand selected from the Gabrielli and Aldine vineyards.
"Intense and weighty, this is Sangio on stilts. Bright red fruits with exotic spice and a hint of oak toast. Plenty of weight and acidity to hold up in the cellar and on the table." - Bounty Hunter, Fall '05
Specifications
$50/bottle
pH: 3.57
TA: 6.2 g/I
Alcohol: 14.7%
Sangiovese Mendocino Gabrielli Vineyard 2001
Mendocino County's Gabrielli Vineyard produced our 2001 Sangiovese. It is perfectly matched for hearty meat dishes. Its deep ruby color and spicy cherry and blackberry aromas make for beautiful preface to the intense yet balanced palate. This wine has concentrated blackberry and cherry flavors great structure, balanced acidity and long, full finish. Make sure you let the wine open up in the glass.
The fruit for this Sangiovese was grown at the Gabrielli Vineyard in Mendocino County.
Specifications
$50/ bottle
pH: 3.4
TA: 6.09 g/I
Alcohol: 15.1%
Syrah Mendocino Gabrielli 2001
Silver Medal, 2004
World Wine Market International Wine Competition
"An iron fist in a velvet glove" is a fitting description for this 2001 Syrah from Gabrielli Vineyard in Mendocino County. The wine has a dark, deep ruby-purple color with beautiful spice and peppery notes on the nose. Deep and extremely dense blackberry and black cherry flavors are complemented by an amazing silky, velvety texture, great structure and balance with a very long, full finish. This wine was made for big, hearty meals.
The fruit for this Syrah was grown in the Mendocino County appellation and hand selected from the Gabrielli Vineyard.
"Intense black fruits with classic Syrah notes of pepper and roasted meat. Great polish and structure given its density. A "big red" by any yardstick." - Bounty Hunter, Fall '05
Specifications
$50/bottle
pH: 3.67
TA: 6.29 g/I
Alcohol: 14.5%
