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This Pinot Noir has aromas of cherry and raspberry with a hint of root beer. It showcases flavors of ripe red fruit, plum and molasses along with silky tannins and a very smooth mouthfeel. The light acidity is balanced with a nice oak influence that rounds out this full-bodied Pinot Noir. The finish is long and smooth with lingering flavors of supple fruit.
APPELLATION:
Edna Valley
VINEYARD SOURCE:
Clones and single block selections
VINEYARD CERTIFICATION:
SIP Certified Sustainable
CLONES:
Swan, 667
SOILS:
Diablo series, clay loam, rocky marine sediment, volcanic remnants
HARVEST DATES:
September 2021
FERMENTATION:
Open top fermentation at 78˚F for 12 days
BARREL REGIME:
Aged in 40% new French oak barrels for 9 months
ALCOHOL:
14.5%
TA:
5.6 g/l
PH:
3.58
BOTTLING DATE:
May 2022
CASES PRODUCED:
176
The 2021 growing season featured a mild summer which allowed the grapes to ripen slowly. Heat waves and rain spells were limited, and the harvest was slow and cool. As a result, this vintage shows exceptional quality and elegance.
