Cheers! from the Duke of Bourbon The Duke has had the pleasure, not to mention the honor, of being able to offer the first two vintages of one of the rarest wines from the Sta. Rita Hills appellation on California's Central Coast. Read on to learn the latest news about Gypsy Canyon. 
Gypsy Canyon 2004 Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills, Lot 2Only tiny amounts of this sensational Pinot Noir were produced by owner/winemaker Deborah Hall. The picturesque Gypsy Canyon property (in the same appellation as the famous Sea Smoke vineyards) has an exceptionally cool microclimate compared to other vineyard sites in the Santa Rita Hills AVA. This allows the berries to ripen with stable sugar levels and develop complex full-bodied fruit character, producing a true Burgundian-style Pinot Noir. The vineyard is tended by hand to create balance vine by vine. The winemaking also is done by hand, in small lots with no filtration, allowing honest expression of the Santa Rita Hills terroir. Our first offering of the 2004 vintage is nearly sold out. Deborah has decided to release Lot 2 of the 2004 vintage. Just like the first lot, Lot 2 is soft and elegant with luscious fruit flavors and a long finish. The additional months aging in two-year oak has added complexity when compared to the initial release. Deborah describes the aromas as "fresh earth, violets and mocha ." The richness so typical of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA is there on the palate and the finish is long and satisfying.We have told you of the packaging in previous emails and that remains the same for Lot 2. (The hand-made bottles are pictured above.) Deborah has lovingly signed and numbered each and every one of the 756 bottles produced. The Duke continues to be Deborah's primary Southern California retailer for this rare treasure. We have a limited supply (we received 50% less of Lot 2) available for you at $75.00 per bottle ; $450.00 per 6-pack. Gypsy Canyon Pinot Noir is on its way to becoming a Central Coast cult wine.Gypsy Canyon Ancient Vine Angelica, Dona Marcelina's Vineyard Pictured alongside the Pinot Noir is an even rarer wine made from the fruit of 100-year-old Mission grape vines. Through Deborah's extensive research, she found that, in the early 1800s, the first known woman wine grower in California, Dona Marcelina Felix Dominguez, grew Mission vines on her Santa Barbara property. In honor and celebration of Dona Marcelina's contribution to women in wine, Deborah's ancient Mission vineyard has been named Dona Marcelina's Vineyard. Today, it is the oldest producing vineyard in Santa Barbara County. In keeping with the historic nature of the vineyard, Deborah makes "California Original Angelica" following the great pioneer winemaker Emile Vache's notes from 1891. For the 2004 vintage, she produced only 264 half-bottles of this exquisite fortified dessert wine. Here is a rare taste of California history. The packaging, similar to that of the Pinot Noir, is absolutely stunning. The labels were hand-made and Deborah personally signed and numbered every bottle. The price of this luscious beauty is $120.00 per 375 ml. bottle. It is an artistic treasure too rare to miss.
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