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When the civil war broke out, Charles Jewell, was a banker in Arcadia, Kansas. Being a prominent figure in his community, he joined the Union army as a lieutenant colonel. Leading the charge at the Battle of Cane HIll in Arkansas, it is quoted that he, “was known as a bold & intrepid officer. Possessing a kindly and generous nature… Even if he knew that he was to lead a forlorn hope, he would not hesitate to offer up his life if demanded…”
Since 2008, Adrian has been among the winemakers leading the charge to put high quality Pinot Noir from Humboldt County on the map. Developing a new winegrowing region is a decades long pursuit to work in harmony with farmers, winemakers, government, media, and of course consumers. It’s a bold pursuit as Humboldt boasts only ~150 acres of grapes in the entire county.
Each Spring Adrian tastes through every barrel in the cellar looking for specific characteristics that, when blended together, culminate into an expression illustrating the terroir of Humboldt.
The wine exhibits a bright ruby red hue with a slight purple core, highlighting its vibrant and youthful essence.
On the nose, this Pinot Noir offers a captivating blend of raspberry and cherries, complemented by the zesty aroma of orange peel. Savory herbs add a layer of complexity, enhancing the overall bouquet.
The palate reveals a medium-plus mouthfeel that leans more towards a rustic profile rather than being purely fruit-driven. The firm yet soft and silky tannins provide a refined texture. Cherries and a distinct minerality dominate the mid-palate, creating a balanced and nuanced flavor profile. The finish is fresh and zesty, with a lingering sense of balance.
Decant 30-60 minutes prior to enjoying
The 2022 vintage in Humboldt County was shaped by a cool, distinctive growing season that naturally limited yields and set the stage for focused, expressive wines. An unusually cold late winter and early spring reduced production across the region, particularly at higher-elevation sites. While these conditions significantly lowered yields at several vineyards, they also concentrated the remaining fruit and defined the character of the vintage.
Following the early-season cold, typical Humboldt County weather patterns prevailed. A cool spring slowed canopy development until late May, when warmer temperatures encouraged steady vine growth. The remainder of the season was notably even and temperate, with mild conditions persisting through summer and no significant heat events until late September.
With smaller crop loads and balanced vine growth, harvest arrived earlier than usual. The resulting wines show excellent concentration and precision, with darker, leaner profiles that highlight site expression and the influence of the cool coastal climate. The 2022 vintage reflects resilience in the vineyard and delivers wines of clarity, depth, and character.
Every year I select my favorite barrels of Pinot Noir from Humboldt County to be designated for the Emerald bottling. This year the Emerald consists of Phelps Vineyard, Ryan Vineyard and Miller Creek Vineyard. Aged in neutral French oak barrels for a total of 18 months. I love the way the high-elevation Phelps Vineyard complements the low-lying, Ryan and Miller Creek Vineyards. Ryan lends darker bramble fruit from the Dijon clone 115 and earth and rusticity from the Martini clone.
