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Jim Ball
Jim Ball operates in Anderson Valley, Mendocino County's cool-climate pocket in California's North Coast. The winery focuses on Pinot Noir, the region's signature varietal, where morning fog and afternoon sun create conditions for wines of balance and complexity. Les Pintades Pinot Noir represents the winery's core expression, while a second Pinot Noir offering rounds out the portfolio. Both wines have been assessed by Wine Enthusiast. Anderson Valley's maritime influence and diurnal temperature swings suit Pinot Noir's need for extended ripening and acidity retention—qualities evident in the winery's approach to the variety.
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