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Wine Profile

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 100% estate Pinot Noir

Winemaker Notes

Experience the robust character of Cerise Vineyard with this Pinot Noir rich in aromas of black cherry, leather, and anise, complemented by sage and molasses. On the palate, it reveals bold, firm tannins and flavors of juicy cranberry and cassis, with subtle notes of Earl Grey tea and bergamot. It concludes with a sultry, lingering finish that showcases the depth and complexity of Anderson Valley’s extraordinary terroir.

Production

After a relatively dry winter, cool spring temperatures resulted in a later-than-normal budbreak, followed by bloom in June. Summer brought delightfully temperate weather, which ensured slow, steady ripening. After picking our first sparkling wine grapes in late August, we experienced a heat event in early September that accelerated ripening. Fortunately, due to the cooler summer, the grapes were in an ideal stage of maturity to benefit from the heat. Our vineyards got a much-needed drink of water and cooldown a week later when we received 3 inches of rain, which slowed ripening and allowed us to be methodical in our picking decisions. While our grapes show the natural diversity of the vineyards they come from, overall the wines are beautifully structured with excellent concentration and impeccably balanced acids.