2017 Pinot Noir Wendling
Fresh red cherries, violets, and spice aromatics abound, accompanied by rich earth and soil notes. On the palate tannins are consistent and elegant, leading to a persistent finish. This Pinot is a true, distinctive and age-worthy expression of the complexity of the Anderson Valley.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Anderson Valley
Vineyard Designation
Wendling Vineyard
Harvest Date
09/08/2017
Sugar
23.4 Brix at harvest
Acid
6.3
pH
4.36
Aging
16 months in French Oak, 33% new
Alcohol %
13.4
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
Farmed biodynamically, the vineyard is found northernmost in the Anderson Valley AVA and the closest to the Pacific Ocean. The vineyard is planted to a broad array of clones under the consultation of Littorai's Ted Lemon.
Winemaker Notes
Hand-harvest at night, the fruit was sorted then fermented with 8% whole clusters. 6 days cold soak, gentle punch downs 1-3 times daily, 17 days on the skins, gently basket pressed to French oak barrels. Aged for 16 months then bottled unfiltered.
Food Pairing Notes
Pair with everything from herb-roasted chicken to sauteèd wild mushrooms.
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