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97 Points & Double-Gold | North Coast Wine Challenge
Tasting Notes
Expressive and aromatic with bright fruit flavors of red cherry, raspberry and pomegranate that are balanced with spicy notes of dried orange peel and sandalwood. Fresh acidity from start to smooth finish shows off the wine’s vibrancy.
Vintage Notes
The 2020 growing season enjoyed near-perfect growing conditions. With minimal rain this winter, the vines were awakened with ideal, moderate spring-time temperatures and no frost threat to the developing buds. Veraison occurred 7-10 days earlier than previous years due to the temperate weather. Even daytime temperatures and cool nights throughout the summer months with a few short-lived heat spikes allowed for excellent flavor development. The year saw an early end to harvest as wildfires threatened the region.
Vineyard Notes
We source our Pinot Noir fruit from vineyards located in the cooler areas of Sonoma County including Russian River Valley and Bennett Valley. These areas experience a marine influence from the Pacific Ocean and San Pablo Bay as cool air, fog and wind roll in at night during the summer, dropping temperatures substantially. This natural air-conditioning is ideal for Pinot Noir as it allows the grapes to develop deep flavors while retaining natural acidity.
Winemaker Notes
To capture the distinct varietal characteristics of each vineyard, the lots are fermented separately starting with a five to ten-day cold soak to extract optimal color and flavor. After a long, slow fermentation the wine is racked off into French Oak barrels, 20% new, where it undergoes natural malolactic fermentation followed by aging for eight months before blending and bottling.
WINEMAKER
COLLECTION
GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Pinot Noir
ALCOHOL
14.1 %
CASES PRODUCED
1500
AGING
8 Months
Bottling Date
March 2021
Barrel
French Oak, 20% New
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10
10:30 AM & 2:30PM
Holiday Cookie Workshop & Wine Social
Join us for our festive Holiday Cookie Workshop & Wine Social hosted by St. Francis Winery's Pastry Chef, Marina Medan! It's an afternoon of wine, delectable bites, and cookie-decorating fun with friends.
