Vineyard
The 2023 comes from a small vineyard in Sonoma Carneros. It is planted entirely to clone 828 and we were lucky enough to get all the fruit from the vineyard (some went into our rosé). The 2023 vintage was a stellar one, with even temperatures throughout the ripening season, allowing the grapes to maintain acidity while achieving ideal ripeness at low Brix.
Winemaking
After a hand-harvest, we destemmed the majority of the fruit, reserving 25 percent for whole cluster fermentation. After a three-day cold soak, fermentation kicked off, with twice daily pumpovers. We gently pressed at dryness in a traditional horizontal basket press, and sur-lie aged the wine in 20 percent new and 80 percent neutral French oak. The wine was never racked during its 23 months in barrel and is bottled without fining or filtration.
Winemaker’s Notes
Aromatics show classic Pinot—perfumed notes of strawberry, cranberry, spice, and wild herbs. The flavors continue on the palate, where soft fruit is supported by the balanced acidity and medium body. A supple and complex Pinot that continues to evolve in the glass.
Wine Specs
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Vineyard/Appellation: Carneros AVA, Sonoma County
Harvest: 9.15.2023
Bottle Date: 8.25.2025
pH: 3.7
Alcohol: 13.8%
RS: < 1 g/l (bone dry)
Production: 158 cases
Winemaker: Brie Cadman