2022 Parker West Pinot Noir

Appellation

Sta. Rita Hills

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Wine Enthusiast

Jeb Dunnuck

Vinous

Vineyard Sources

100% Parker West Vineyard (Blocks 2 & 3) located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation

Barrel Aging

Aged 11 months in French oak, of which 33% were new

Cooperage

Mercurey, Bel Air

Technical Data

Composition

100% Pinot Noir (Clone: 115 & Pommard)

Alcohol %

14.1

Acidity

0.580 g/100mL

3.79

Harvest Brix

24.5-25.4

Harvest Date

9/6-9/16/22

Production

592 cases

Description

Our single vineyard and small lot releases enable us to deliver some of our finest expressions of Pinot Noir by concentrating on specific vineyards, clonal selections or techniques. The Parker West vineyard is a dynamic site planted in sandy soils on a windswept hillside several miles from the cold Pacific Ocean.

This Pinot Noir exhibits a true sense of place offering forward dark cherry, raspberry and floral notes supported by attractive mineral and spicy notes. This is a structured Pinot Noir that retains elegance and gracefulness due to bright natural acidity.

Wine Critic Reviews

"a big, spicy, meaty nose of mulled red and black fruits, toasted nuts, pepper, and underbrush nuances. It's medium to full-bodied, brings tons of fruit, has sweet tannins, and a great finish." ~ Jeb Dunnuck "Hearty boysenberry aromas are leveled by charred game, turned loam and crushed black rocks on the nose of this bottling. The palate grows fresher in style, with lots of berry flavors that are enhanced with dried meat and bay leaf touches." ~ Wine Enthusiast "...bright, effusive and nuanced. Crushed flowers, mint, red berry fruit and orange peel are nicely lifted. A dollop of whole clusters adds aromatic nuance. The nervy style is quite typical of wines from the western side of the appellation." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous