2021 Pinot Blanc Green Valley

VINEYARD NOTES

In the western hills of the Russian River Valley, the small Green Valley appellation is one of Sonoma Countys coolest regions. Evening fog rolls in over from the Pacific Ocean to temper the warm summer days. These optimal conditions extend the growing season, encouraging flavor concentration in the berries while soils rich in minerals from an ancient seabed infuse the fruit with nuanced flavors.

WINEMAKER NOTES

Pinot Blanc sings when harvested from cooler-climate regions yielding slightly lower Brix and focused acidity. The grapes were directly whole-cluster pressed to gently extract the juice, which was cold-settled overnight before transferring to barrels for native fermentation. No malolactic fermentation proceeded, so fruit-forward pear and lemon zest characters are gracefully accented by delicate white floral notes. A few months of barrel aging served to soften and broaden the palate with lees contact and light neutral barrel integration, contributing a creaminess that is buoyed by a linear minerality that oers dimension, verve and energy to a fresh, yet complex style that honors its terroir.

TASTING NOTES

The 2021 Pinot Blanc is a captivating masterpiece, bursting with vibrant and aromatic notes of succulent white peach, tantalizing quince, alluring honeycomb, and elegant flint, all interlaced with delightful spicy undertones. Upon tasting, the palate is treated to a luxuriously broad and savory mouthfeel, artfully balanced by the invigorating and mouthwatering freshness that enlivens the senses. The wine's finale is nothing short of remarkable, oering a long and textured finish that leaves a lasting impression, inviting you to savor every lingering moment.