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2021 Sea Slopes Pinot Noir

Wine Specs

Vintage

2021

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Appellation

Fort Ross-Seaview

Aging

9 months in 20% new and 80% neutral French oak

Bottling Date

June 2022

Alcohol %

13.5

A deep garnet hue, this Coastal Pinot Noir has alluring aromatics of violets, rose petals, raspberry and blackberry. Luscious flavors of cherry, plum and bramble berries with a dash baking spices are framed by plush tannins. The lively acidity and elegant characteristics of pure Pinot Noir fruit linger through the lengthy finish.

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Nicely ripe fruit and a rather warm, soft mouthfeel make this medium-bodied wine easy to like. Red cherries, cherry pie and a slight cranberry slant keep the flavors interesting, while light tannins and a nip of acidity add good balance. Jim Gordon, March 2023

91 Points - Terroirist
Medium ruby color. Such a fresh, floral nose with tangy red plums, wild raspberries, bright strawberries, along with complex notes of rhubarb, rose petals, deep earth, violets. The palate shows moderate but chewy tannins and vibrant acidity, which makes for a lovely, balanced wine, with flavors of zesty cranberry relish and juicy black cherries. There are a host of savory but vibrant accents in this wine (rhubarb, spiced tea, anise). Fun and fresh but serious complexity and balance, not to mention value. Aged nine months in 20% new French oak. Isaac James Baker, July 2023

91 Points - winereviewonline.com
Pisoni opts for a light, bright style here, one that is focused on strawberry and cherry fruit, with moderate oak spice, zippy acidity and a spicy finish push. This Pinot Noir could use a little time to fully integrate the spice components, so decant it well if you decide to enjoy it near term. Rich Cook, August 2023

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

Vineyard Notes

The growing season on the coast experienced lower than average rainfall levels which signaled the start of another drier than average vintage.These parched soils came with a silver lining, though, as the roots of the vines were forced to dig deep into the earth in search of water and nutrients to sustain growth—which also brought beautiful concentration of flavor.The summer enjoyed steady, mild 80-85° temperatures, allowing the grapes to develop ideal complexity and flavors. A warm August allowed harvest to begin on the earlier side, creating coastal wines with freshness, acidity and a purity of fruit.

Winemaker Notes

The grapes for this Pinot Noir were picked during the cool early morning hours. After sorting, the fruit was cold soaked for several days. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks with some punch down maceration to achieve balanced extraction of flavor, color and aromatic compounds. After fermentation, the wine was transferred to barrel. 80% neutral and 20% new French oak was used for the aging of this wine. Once in barrels, time allowed the wine to seamlessly integrate the natural acidity, rich flavors and soft tannins into a beautiful, perfumed Pinot Noir.

2021 Sea Slopes Pinot Noir Tech Sheet