A drought year wine. Clear, light to medium ruby blush, good extraction with nice legs. Moderate intensity aromatically in the red spectrum, raspberries come to mind along with nuances of tea, spices and mint. Also some pronounced earthiness. As it opens and warms, there is more loftiness to the aroma, reminiscent of cedar tones. Really a lot going on. Palate bursting with raspberry, dry fruits and well integrated acidity with undertones of clove and toasty oak. Really a classic RRV pinot. A ginger and cinnamon roast duck would suit it well. Cheers!
– Nikolai

Blend components:
Ritchie Vineyard, Martini Clone 33%
Buena Tierra Vineyard, Swan Clone 14.2%
Ritchie Vineyard Cinder Cone Block, Pommard & Martini Clones, 26.5%
Buena Tierra Vineyard Clone 115 26.5%

pH 3.58
TA 6.15g/l
Alcohol: 14.3%
Unfined and Unfiltered
Bottled: May 28, 2020

340 cases produced.

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Gold Medal Winner, Sonoma County Harvest Fair, October 2021

Silver Medal Winner, Sunset International Wine Competition, 2021

Silver Medal Winner, Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition, 2021