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2022 The Terraces Pinot Noir

2022 The Terraces Pinot Noir

Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Fort Ross-Seaview
Vineyard Designation
The Terraces
Harvest Date
August 30th - September 6th, 2021
Aging
15 months in French oak; 35% New
Bottling Date
January 2023
Add To Cart
$80.00
 
SKU: FOPNT22
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Our 2021 The Terraces Pinot Noir represents a pure expression of the Calera clone. On the nose, brambly black and red berries mingle with subtle hints of spiced plum and sandalwood. Showcasing captivating complexity and an embracing mouthfeel, this Pinot Noir offers a richly woven display of black cherry, raspberry, and baked rhubarb, while notes of black tea, sous bois, and dried orange peel add distinct elegance. In its youth, this wine possesses lively acidity that is backed by a firm, yet after time in the glass, approachable structure. Its 15 months in 50% new French oak provide additional texture to a wine that is destined for a long life in bottle.
Vineyard Notes
Like the rest of Sonoma County, we experienced lower than average rainfall signaling another drier vintage. The parched soils came with a silver lining, as the roots were forced to dig deep in search of water and nutrients to sustain growth—which also brought great concentration of flavor. Early March Budbreak was followed by slow, steady canopy development and fruit set. Many passes through the vineyard rows by our dedicated team was needed to balance fruit and vine growth. Moderate temperatures, between 80-85°, persisted throughout the summer with no heatwaves. Harvest arrived under near perfect conditions, allowing for methodical night hand picking at the ideal phenolic ripeness. The 3-week harvest began with our Pinot Noir blocks from August 30th - September 6th, Chardonnay from September 9th – 11th, our first harvest of Chenin Blanc on September 13th, and lastly our signature, slower ripening Pinotage on September 17th. The wines produced from this noteworthy vintage will be regarded for their intense concentration of color and flavor, as well as an undeniable density that will continue to evolve for years to come.
Production Notes
The Terraces is crafted from 100% Calera clone planted on our single unique Terraced Block #11. Comprised of rocky Hugo Boomer sandy loam soils, this block was painstakingly carved out of the rugged hillside that faces the cool Pacific Ocean. With its steep South West aspect this may be one of the most extreme plantings on the Sonoma Coast. The grapes for this Pinot Noir were handpicked during the cool hours of the night in 2 gallon trays. After hand sorting, the fruit was cold soaked for several days. Fermentation occurred with native yeast in 5 and 10-ton stainless steel tanks. The caps were punched down 1 or 2 times per day, depending on the stage of the fermentation. The wines were then barreled in a combination of 50% new and 50% neutral French oak.
Winemaker Notes
Bottled Unfined & Unfiltered
Production
250 cases

2022 The Terraces Pinot Noir

Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Fort Ross-Seaview
Vineyard Designation
The Terraces
Harvest Date
August 30th - September 6th, 2021
Aging
15 months in French oak; 35% New
Bottling Date
January 2023
Add To Cart
$80.00
 
SKU: FOPNT22