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Wine Profile

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 100% estate Pinot Noir

Winemaker Notes

Grown in the deep, fertile soils of Confluence Vineyard’s lower bench, this is a beautifully textural and terroir-driven wine, with fascinating aromas of redwood bark, chanterelle mushrooms, tobacco leaf, leather, anise and black cherry. On the palate, plush tannins and a chewy texture add depth to the black plum and tart cherry flavors, with vibrant acidity and a touch of sea spray salinity emerging on the long, crisp finish.

Production

The 2019 Anderson Valley growing season produced one of the most exceptional vintages in Goldeneye’s three-decade history. A dry winter and cool, wet spring delayed budbreak until the first week of April. This was followed by ideal temperate weather in late spring and summer, which ensured an excellent fruit set and veraison, as well as a long, measured growing season. After harvesting our first blocks of Pinot Noir on September 4th, the temperate weather continued into the autumn months, allowing us to pick every block at ideal phenological ripeness, with harvest concluding on October 15th. The length and quality of the growing season ensured that we had numerous beautiful lots to choose from when blending, resulting in wines with vibrant aromatics, bold textures and wonderful complexity and richness.