2024 Hood View Pinot Noir
NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER
Bright and expressive, this Pinot Noir opens with juicy aromas of cherry, raspberry, red currant, and boysenberry, lifted by hawthorn blossom and subtle forest notes of cedar. Hints of cinnamon and nutmeg add gentle warmth, while oak remains seamlessly integrated. The palate is fresh and vibrant, with sweet, pure red fruit supported by fine, chalky tannins. Joyful and approachable, yet grounded in structure, the wine finishes long, juicy, and gracefully lingering.
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 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.