• Practicing Biodynamic
• 100% Pinot Noir
• Alpine Vineyard (Santa Cruz Mountains AVA)
• Elevation 1230-1400ft
• Aspect: Primarily Southwest
• Slope: 20-40%
• Soil: Purisima Formation – 12”-24” topsoil over soft shale
• 30% whole cluster
• Fermented in stainless steel fermenters
• 5-day cold soaked
• Aged 17-18 months total with 12 months on the lees in barrel
• 50% new oak (Francois Freres custom barrels, 4 yr seasoning, med to med+ toast)
• 27 barrels (225L) produced
• Alc 12.6%
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Cruz Mountains
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
Full Bottle | US-RHY-42-19 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
96
Date
2021-07-22
Vinous
Score
96
Date
2021-05-01