2022 The Terraces Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Always an exciting expression of a single clone of Pinot Noir from this terraced block of our estate vineyard, the 2022 Terraces bottling does not disappoint. At first, baked dark berries and spiced sandalwood emerge from this medium ruby wine, but soon after, lifted aromas of red cherry and macerated strawberry begin to come forth after time in the glass. The palate follows suit as fruit driven flavors of dark cherry, spiced plum, and a zing of red raspberry twirl with rustic notes of dried herbs and even a hint of dark chocolate. The lingering finish is piloted by youthful, yet approachable tannin that gives this wine a supple finish that borders on velvet. The steep slopes of this terraced block have stressed the vines and in turn, have yielded a wine of great concentration and depth. While enjoyable in its youth, this Pinot Noir has all the signs of a wine you will want to revisit many years down the road.
Wine Specs
- Aging:
- 11 months in French oak; 40% new
- Bottling Date:
- January 2023
- Cases:
- 250
Vineyard Notes
From our mountain vineyard overlooking the rugged Sonoma Coast, we produce limited quantities of single-vineyard, estate-grown, cool climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinotage, and Chenin Blanc. Less than a mile from the Pacific Ocean, our 51-acre, 33-block vineyard sits above the fog at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 1,700 feet in the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA.