Pinot Noir/Pinot Grande 2020
Named after the neighboring Pino Grande wood mill, this vineyard sits in a small bowl at an elevation of 2900 feet. In this relatively cool site, Pinot Noir can thrive in a region usually associated with warmer varieties.
This Pinot Noir is made in the “Blanc de Noirs” style, allowing a white wine to be made from a red grape. Picked early to keep a lively acidity, entire clusters are loaded directly into the press and very gently pressed to avoid any color pickup from the skins. A small percentage is aged on the lees in barrels to increase the body and mouthfeel, in order to counterbalance the natural acidity, allowing for a full, complete finish on the wine.
Wine Profile
| Vintage | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | El Dorado |
| Aging | Aged 9 months in French oak barrels |
| Ageability | Drink now through 2058 |
| Alcohol % | 13.4 |
| Size | 750 ml |