This Pinot Noir enchants with an aromatic bouquet of blackberry, mocha and cherry, interwoven with notes of chocolate-covered orange peels, cola, black licorice and a hint of forest floor. On the palate, rich flavors of clove and black cherry are complemented by a juicy core, revealing a robust structure. The wine concludes with a velvety finish, leaving lingering impressions of mocha and ripe fruit. It offers a complex and luxurious experience, showcasing the depth and elegance of its terroir. This wine is ready to enjoy now or can be cellared for an additional 2-4 years.
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One of our six estate vineyards, Owsley is known for its dramatic temperature changes from warm days to cool, foggy nights. The closest of our vineyards to the Pacific Ocean, the fruit grown here is highly influenced by the cold fog coming through the Bloomfield Gap. The constant fluctuating temperatures create concentrated and complex flavors in the grapes. This ninety acre vineyard is Goldridge sandy loam soil planted with both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Ten unique blocks of fruit are dedicated to our Pinot Noir.
Grapes were hand-picked at night under lights and transported to our separate Pinot Noir facility that we have affectionately nicknamed the Pinot Barn. Fruit was hand-sorted before a gentle destemming. At the winery the fruit was cold soaked, punched down and fermented in small open top stainless-steel tanks.After fermentation, the individual block components were barrel aged in 100% French oak. Aging for this Pinot Noir is a regimen of one-third each of new, one-year and two-year old barrels.
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Black Cherry
Blackberries
Oak Spice
Alcohol
14.3%TA
6.2 gms/LPH
3.52RS
0.9 g/L (dry)Composition
100% Pinot NoirFermentation
100% Stainless Steel TankPairs well with
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Owsley Ranch is the newest of Sonoma-Cutrer’s vineyards. Its 90 acres of Goldridge sandy loam is planted with both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Owsley Ranch is highly influenced by the cold fog coming through the Bloomfield Gap, as it is our closest vineyard to the Pacific Ocean. The vineyard straddles a valley that offers multiple sun exposures on either side with the Atascadero Creek cutting through the south side.
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