Wines

VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir

TA: 6.4 g/L

RS: 0.2 g/L

pH: 3.71

ALCOHOL: 13.3%

NOTE: Our 2022 Estate Pinot Noir is made from grapes grown in the “C block” of our vineyard. The original C block planting happened in 2008 and was 100% Pommard clone. We extended this block in 2016 with several other clones of Pinot noir, including the Wadenswil, ENTAV 828, 115, 113 and 667 that are in this wine. The various clones of Pinot noir from this block were vinified and aged separately then blended before bottling in September of 2023. The wine ende up being 37% Pommard, 19% 115, 16% Wadenswil, 14% 667, 10% 113 and 4% 828. In creating this blend the intent is to maintain a consistent style which is full bodied, rich, fruit forward and with a stronger French oak influence than we have on any of our other Pinot Noirs. The grapes for this wine were harvested at peak maturity. The fruit was destemmed to 1 ¼ ton fermenters which were then allowed to cold soak for four days prior to starting fermentation. Once fermentation was complete, the must was pressed and the wine transferred to tank for a day of settling before being racked to barrel. The wine remained in barrel for about 10 months before bottling.