2024 Corral Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir
NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER
A graceful yet expressive Pinot Noir, offering layered aromatics of sweet cherry, raspberry, and red currant, accented by rose petal, bramble, and a hint of dried fig. Subtle notes of white pepper and cinnamon sugar lend warmth and complexity. On the palate, it’s light on its feet yet persistent, with vibrant red fruit leading into fine, velvety tannins. A gentle thread of spice carries through the mid-palate, culminating in a poised, elegant finish that lingers softly.
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Vintage Overview
We are forever grateful the 2024 vintage provided near-perfect fruit quality. Warm temperatures and a heat spike in May initiated early flavor development. June brought cooler weather, causing bloom two weeks later than usual. By summertime, the diurnal swings of more than 35 degrees created concentrated flavor with balanced acidity in the fruit. Mid-August presented an unusual rain event, giving the vines a healthy drink of water. As we started harvest, Mother Nature presented incredible, sunny days with crisp nights, ensuring our fruit was cold and berries were intact through destemming and fermentation. We knew this year would be special while walking the vineyard, and the wines reflect this exceptional vintage.