Producer | Mount Eden |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Subregion | Santa Cruz Mountains |
Varietal | Pinot Noir |
Vintage | 2019 |
Sku | 77299 |
Size | 750ml |
Pinot Noir is the first variety harvested at Mount Eden, kicking off the vintage season. Using natural yeasts, fermentation is conducted in small open-top fermentors and extends ten to fourteen days, with the must punched down by hand. The new wine is immediately put into 75% new and 25% one-year-old French Burgundy barrels. It matures for eighteen months before being bottle unfined and unfiltered. Nothing is added; nothing is taken away.
"Crystalline raspberry and hibiscus aromas are dusted in light earth and herb tones on the nose of this delicate bottling. The palate is candied with subdued strawberry flavors, as hints of mace and cardmom play with hints of herb." The Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points