Ceritas Wines
Pinot Noir 'Hellenthal Vyd - Old Shop Block'
Pinot Noir 'Hellenthal Vyd - Old Shop Block'
- Practicing Organic
- Own-Rooted
- late 1970’s planting
- “Old Shop Block” of Hellenthal Vineyard, Fort Ross-Seaview
- West Sonoma Coast AVA
- Sandstone based soils
- hand harvested
- ~60% whole cluster ferment
- ~25% new oak, 16 months on lees, full malo
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2024
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
West Sonoma Coast
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-CER-40-24 | 6/750ml |
Tasting Notes
The picture of consistency once again. Classic ruby in the glass, the vibrancy of the color speaks directly to the brightness found on the palate. The juicy palate focuses primarily on cranberries, fresh strawberry, and herbal tea. A subtle but beguiling nose follows along with the palate, where the stem influence can be felt in the form of black peppercorn and herbs.
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REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2023
Vinous
Score
97
Date
2026-01-27
"The 2023 Pinot Noir Hellenthal Old Shop Block is seriously beautiful. Dark, vivid and exceptionally refined, the 2023 is immediately captivating right out of the gate. Dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, menthol and blood orange fill out the layers. The 2023 is dark and imposing, but not at all heavy. It's an archetype for the West Sonoma Coast. Superb."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
95
Date
2022-08-02
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2023-07-01
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-01-10