2022 Stoller Reserve Pinot Noir

NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER

The nose of the 2022 Reserve Pinot Noir is warm and rich with dense layers of ripe red fruit, savory spice, and earthy undertones. The palate is luscious with juicy plum, ripe black cherry, and baking spice on top of a foundation of mushroom and forest floor. There is ample acidity and pleasing tannins to keep the juicy nature of this wine fresh and lively with each re-visit.

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 sections 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 13, almost four weeks behind recent vintages. Fortunately, moderate temperatures and clear skies facilitated a steady intake of fruit until finished on October 21.