2024 Winemaker’s Series Heritage Clones Pinot Noir
NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER
The Heritage Clones are always a joy for the winemaking team to watch evolve in the cellar, offering a distinctly different expression of Pinot Noir from what we typically see at Stoller Family Estate. Darker-fruited, juicy, and generous, the 2024 vintage delivers in full. Layers of blackberry, plum, black cherry, and cassis rise from an earthy foundation. On the palate, the brambly fruit feels lush and inviting, with tannins unfolding in waves of structure and finesse. With time in the glass, additional layers of spice and savory herbs continue to emerge.
Wine Specs
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 day-tonight temperature 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.