Pinot Noir
Aromas: Expressive cherry and red berry
Tasting Notes: Fruit notes are focused on dark cherry, raspberry, strawberry and plum layers with earthier hints of forest, toast and spice. Smooth and beautifully balanced; soft tannins and bright acidity provide appealing structure, texture and lift to the fruit character.
Acclaim: 93 Points, James Suckling, v2019. Published April 2022
Viticulture & Winemaking Notes:
Viticulture Notes: Selected from premier estate vineyards in Russian River Valley. Vintage 2024 was excellent, as ideal temperatures throughout the growing season allowed fruit to ripen slowly and evenly. The quality was outstanding, with wonderful maturity, concentration and balance.
Winemaking: Grapes were de-stemmed for whole-berry fermentation, then cold soaked for up to five days. Fermentation was tailored to accentuate bright fruit characteristics and smooth texture, including strategic pump-overs one to three times per day. The wine was aged in oak barrels for nine months in block-specific lots before blending.