Sonoma Coast
2022 Pinot Noir
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Gold Medal
2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Tasting Notes
Generously packed with black cherry, exotic cassis, cola and plum flavors knitted together in a creamy, velvety texture. Offers a persistent, well-defined structure and is wonderfully balanced. More structured and fragrant than our previous vintage. Definitely ready to go and worthy of splashing around. The price for quality is exceptional. One of the finest we have bottled! Prime drinking now through 2032.
Winemaking
Harvested from a small block of Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley region of the Sonoma Coast. Yields are maintained at lower levels for increased quality, ranging from 3 to 5 tons/acre. A small percentage of whole cluster in fermentations with punch downs and pump overs to enhance color, character, and fine tannins. Aged in 65% new French oak for 18 months. The result is a generous mouthful of rich, complex Pinot Noir, with nice layering, finishing with delightful notes of spice.
Vintage
Every vintage is certainly distinct, and 2022 was no exception. Bud break arrived early with a mostly dry spring. Warm temperate days and cool nights set the stage for ideal ripening during the growing season. In perfect condition from the spring rains and a mild summer, the vines withstood the end of summer temperatures. Harvest came in the early morning during the coolest part of the day to preserve the delicate flavors and balance. Attention to detail allowed the vines to develop to their full potential making for an exceptional vintage.
Analysis
Appellation: Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County (Russian River Valley)
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Aging: 18 Months in 100% French Oak, 65% New
pH: 3.65|TA: 6.0 g/L|Alcohol: 14.2%
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