Anthill Farms Vineyards
Anthill Farms is an exciting project that focuses on producing exceptional Pinot Noir from a broad range of North Coast vineyards. The properties are managed with intensive and meticulous farming practices, with minimal ecological impact. As for winemaking, there are two unchanging goals: to make wines that express the growing site and the characteristics of the vintage above all else, and to make wines that, simply put, taste good. These goals require gentle handling from crushing to bottling, judicious use of oak, and, perhaps most importantly, leaving the wine alone as much as possible. "We didn't know whether the name was really great or really dumb," admits Anthill Farms Winery partner Webster Marquez. "It came about because we're all winemakers and people would see us all scrambling around trying to grab the same hose at once; they said it was like watching a bunch of ants." This trio of ants--Marquez, Anthony Filiberti and David Low--met while working at Sonoma's Williams Selyem. Says Marquez, "We realized that we have the same approach: using Pinot Noir--the most 'transparent' grape in the world--to communicate the way vineyards from cooler areas create distinctive wines." The partners themselves farm many of the small plots where they buy their grapes, and the results of this labor of love are remarkably seductive wines that combine concentration and finesse. Now that the company has grown from producing 200 cases in 2004 to 1,800 this year, the trio's work is becoming ever more demanding. Notes Marquez, "It's a good thing we're young and don't need much sleep." –Food & Wine Magazine's "Most Promising New Winery" 2009 Farming Practice:Practicing Biodynamic
Anthill Farms 'Sonoma Coast' Pinot Noir 2019
$25.95 $36.00
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California » Sonoma Coast
The Wine Practicing Biodynamic 100% Pinot Noir Calera, Vosne-Romanee, Pommard, 115, 667, and 777 clones Barrel selections from 5 different vineyards within the Sonoma Coast
Anthill Farms 'Harmony Lane' Pinot Noir 2019
$46.95 $61.33
82dCalifornia » Sonoma Coast
The Wine The ridge in between Graton and Occidental is known by several namesOccidental Ridge; Stoetz Ridge; and, perhaps most commonly, Harrison Grade, after its principal
Anthill Farms 'Campbell' Pinot Noir 2019
$44.95 $56.00
82dCalifornia » Sonoma Coast
Certified Biodynamic The Wine This vineyard is located a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, near the tiny town of Annapolis, and is farmed by Steve Campbell.
Anthill Farms 'Campbell Farms' Syrah 2019
$29.95 $40.00
87dCalifornia » Sonoma Coast
The Wine The Campbell Ranch vineyard is located a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, near the tiny town of Annapolis, and is farmed by Steve
Anthill Farms 'Campbell Farms' Syrah 2018
Vinous Media 97 "One of the stars in this range, the 2018 Syrah Campbell Ranch is exceptionally beautiful. Inky, unctuous, spice, lavender and menthol infuse the
Anthill Farms 'Campbell' Pinot Noir 2018
Wine Advocate 96+ "The 2018 Pinot Noir Campbell Ranch is an incredibly expressive wine, with a savory blend of crushed cranberry and blackberry fruit accented by
Anthill Farms 'Harmony Lane' Pinot Noir 2018
Wine Advocate 96 "The 2018 Pinot Noir Harmony Lane Vineyard is lush and inviting on the nose: aromas of rhubarb, boysenberry, crushed blackberries are accented by
Anthill Farms 'Sonoma Coast' Pinot Noir 2018
Wine Advocate 93 "The 2018 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is a blend of wine from the Anthill Farms single-vineyard cuves, made with about 15 to 20
Anthill Farms 'Sonoma Coast' Pinot Noir 2017
Vinous Media 92 "The 2017 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is a gorgeous wine that captures all the best of the Anthill Farms style. Pliant and generous,
Anthill Farms 'Sonoma Coast' Pinot Noir 2016
Decanter 93 "From the relative wilderness of the northerly Anderson Valley, this shows tart redcurrant and Morello cherry with a lovely marzipan edge on the nose.
Anthill Farms 'Campbell Farms' Syrah 2016
Tasting Notes "Hugely expressive floral notes of lavender and violet with whiffs of green tea and creosote in the nose of our 2016 Campbell Syrah. A
Anthill Farms 'Campbell Farms' Syrah 2015
Vinous Media 93 "The 2015 Syrah Campbell Ranch Vineyard is dense, powerful and chewy, with a serious core of fruit and equally imposing tannins. Blue and
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