VINEYARD Gap’s Crown, Cerise, Treehouse, Mt. Carmel
CLONES 115, Calera, CC, 23, Swan, 667, 777
FERMENTATION 100% concrete; 18% whole cluster
ÉLEVAGE 100% new French oak for 18 months, then 100% of the blend was aged for 2 months in stainless steel.
ALCOHOL 14.3%
pH 3.53
TA 5.55 g/L
AROMA
Powerful yet graceful, red and black fruit interlace with nuances of tobacco, damp clay, and baking spice, finishing with an elegant earthy undertone
PALATE
Concentrated and commanding, this wine showcases depth, strength, and age-worthy character. Expansive and rounded on the palate, it delivers brooding dark cherry pie flavors
Our 2023 4-Barrel Pinot Noir continues the tradition of pushing boundaries, crafted from a distinctive blend of select lots sourced from four remarkable vineyards: Gap’s Crown, Cerise, Treehouse, and Mt. Carmel. Fermented entirely in concrete tanks with 18% whole cluster and aged for 18 months in 100% new oak, this wine was built for strength, precision, and longevity.
The nose reveals a powerful yet graceful interplay of red and black fruit, layered with nuances of tobacco, damp clay, and baking spice, finishing with an elegant earthy undertone. On the palate, it is concentrated and commanding, filling every corner with brooding dark cherry pie flavors. Expansive and rounded, the wine balances intensity with finesse, showcasing its age-worthy structure and profound depth. With striking intensity and refined poise, this 4-Barrel Pinot Noir reveals its brilliance now and will only deepen with time.
