- Practicing Biodynamic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Bearwallow Vineyard (Anderson Valley AVA)
- The vines are a Rhys Selection Massale Pinot Noir. The elevation is 300′-600′
- Wolfey-Bearwallow Series – 10”-25” topsoil over deep fractured shale
- Hand-harvested
- Native yeast fermentation
- 5% whole cluster grapes go through 5 day cold soak and then fermentation begins. The wine is foot trodden twice a day during fermentation
- Aged 18 months in in 10% new French oak, 15 of those months the wine is aged on the lees
- 13.8% ABV
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Anderson Valley
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-RHY-20-21 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-09-01
"The 2021 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) is a gorgeous wine that immediately announces the pedigree of the vintage. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, cinnamon and rose petal open first, framed by silky tannins that lead into the persistent, nuanced finish. This is seriously impressive, especially with aeration. Exotic spiced overtones linger."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
92
Date
2024-06-28
"A deep ruby color, the 2021 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley is expressive and lush with aromas of black cherry, alpine herbs, tea leaf, and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with juicy fruit and fine tannins, with a notable, savory, mouthwatering, salty touch throughout. It is drinking well now and will be best over the coming 5-6 years."
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2024-04-18
"Previously bottled under the Alesia label, the 2021 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley is laden with aromas of evergreen, black cherries and crushed chalk. The palate balances soft approachability and dark-fruited, lacy concentration. The finish shows impressive length and meaty intensity, concluding with a soft, graceful landing. This will certainly gain dimension with time in the cellar but is primed for enjoyment now."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
90
Date
2023-12-01
"Smoothed-out aromas of dark berry and plum pick up lots of baking and barrel spice on the nose of this jammy bottling. The palate is ripe, with stewed fig flavors that are balanced by decent acidity and slender tannins."
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2024-05-31
"Succulent, with generous linzer torte and raspberry notes showing focus and energy as bramble, pine forest and red tea accents add range through the finish. Shows the textbook Anderson Valley profile."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2024-04-18
"A pretty, red-fruited nose of dried flowers, citrus peels and touches of underbrush drives the 2020 Alesia Pinot Noir Anderson Valley. The palate is light-bodied with a bright, succulent core that transitions to a vibrant finish with fine, drying tannins. Whether one opts for the Anderson Valley or Santa Cruz Mountains bottling, the Alesia label continues to provide immense value and great potential in the cellar."
2017
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
91
Date
2019-10-31
2017
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2019-06-01
2017
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2020-02-06
Wine Advocate
Score
93+
Date
2024-04-18
"The 2018 Alesia Pinot Noir Anderson Valley is sourced exclusively from the Bearwallow Vineyard, perennially making for one of the best value propositions for California Pinot Noir. The nose is harmonious and nuanced, balancing bright red fruits, autumn leaves and dried roses. The palate is medium-bodied with admirable richness and precision, concluding on an upright, tensile finish that's beginning to show the integration of its tannins. This is in a beautiful place and should continue to be for the next 4-5 years."
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2018-05-31