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Pinot Noir

Russian River Valley

WINEMAKER |

Katie Madigan

Tasting Notes

This luscious Pinot Noir reflects the allure of Russian River Valley fruit – vibrant, complex, bright, and textured. Aromas of cherry, earth, and allspice berries merge with flavors of dark red fruit, juicy chocolate-covered cherries, and tea leaf. Balanced acidity and silky tannins precede a long and lengthy finish.

Vineyard Notes

We source premium Pinot Noir fruit from the Russian River Valley, a cooler region of Sonoma County. The vineyard sites here experience a marine influence from the Pacific Ocean as cool air, fog, and wind rolls in at night during the summer, dropping temperatures substantially. This natural air-conditioning is ideal for Pinot Noir, allowing the grapes to develop deep flavors while retaining brisk acidity.

Winemaker Notes

To capture the distinct characteristics and texture of Russian River fruit, the lots are fermented separately in open-top tanks, 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, 33% new, where it undergoes natural malolactic fermentation followed by aging for eleven months before blending and bottling.

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97 Points & Double-Gold | North Coast Wine Challenge

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Accolades

97 Points | Harvest Terroir Challenge
Best-of-Class | Harvest Terroir Challenge
Best of Sonoma Coast AVA | Harvest Terroir Challenge
Double Gold | Harvest Terroir Challenge