2022 Ridgecrest Vineyard Pinot Noir

NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER

Luxardo cherry and brambly blackberry provide a concentrated, bright introduction to the palate, with an underlying thread of tobacco leaf, vanilla bean. The palate is dense and dark with a lush, succulent acidity that fills out the palate, with long, silky tannins and a juicy finish.

VINTAGE OVERVIEW

The 2022 growing season was full of surprises that resulted in a miracle harvest of delicious, age-worthy wines with balance and vibrancy. The vintage kicked off with a cold and wet spring that turned worrisome when an unusually late-season freeze event affected lower-lying vineyards of the vineyard. Slowly but surely, temperatures began to warm by midMay and continued to rise throughout the summer allowing the vines to flourish. Harvest commenced on September 19, almost four weeks behind recent vintages. Fortunately, moderate temperatures and clear skies facilitated a steady intake of fruit until finished on October 21.