Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Country
United States
Region
California - North Coast
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Nature
Wine
Family
Still wine
Colour
Red
Designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Varietal
Pinot noir
Winemaking notes
Hand-sorted while still cold from the field; 13% whole cluster inclusion. Fermented in small, open-top stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. 5-day cold soak, 14 day maceration. Gentle punchdowns. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrel. Aged 15months in French oak barrels;56% new Coopers: Cadus, Damy, Francois Frères, Louis Latour, Gauthier, Leroi, Remond. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Viticultural notes
94% Goldrock Estate; 5% Schell RanchEstate; 1% Fraenkle Cheshier. Clonal selection: 115, 777, 828, Swan, Calera, Mt. Eden. Rootstock: rg, 420a, 101-14. Plant date: 2005, 2001, 2012. Soil: goldridge. Exposure: full exposure. Trellis and pruning: bilateral cane, unilateral cordon. Yield: 2.9 tons/acre
Tasting notes
A bright display of ruby with inviting aromas of bergamot, fresh blueberry, and red clay earth bring to life the summation of the Sonoma Coast appellation. Dark cherry and grilled plum underscore hints of savory ground clove spice that are accompanied by gripping tannins, picking up invigorating acidity as it continues to evolve across the palate, ending with the power and grace that’s in character with its coastal influences.
Pairing notes
An elegant match for crispy roast duck with umeboshi and grilled plum sauce, or pork belly served on a gingery rice congee with Asian greens and a Mujaddara with cumin-spiced yogurt on the side.Serve at 50°-55° F.