2021 Mindego Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir

$58

100% estate grown, single vineyard Pinot Noir from our 8.7 acre home vineyard, 8 miles from the Pacific in the Santa Cruz Mountains. To preserve the beauty and nuance of this ocean-influenced, cool climate mountain vineyard, our Pinot Noir is made in small lots by non-interventionist methods – hand sorting, native yeast fermentation, hand punch downs.

Acclaim for this Bottle

“The 2021 Pinot Noir is spectacular.  Dense, rich and explosive, the 2021 captures all the magic of this site in its sumptuous dark fruit and enveloping contours.  Black fruit, mocha, spice, new leather and a kick of whole cluster savoriness all run through the 2021.  More than anything else, the 2021 deftly balances fruit intensity and vibrancy.  That duality is incredibly appealing.” 95 Points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2023

40% whole cluster

Barrel Regimen: French Oak, François Frères 25% new
Barrel Aging: 11 months
Finished Alcohol: 13.9%
Chemistry at Harvest: 22.7-24.6 Brix
3.25 pH
7.5 g/L titratable acidity
Bottled: August 2022

Total Cases 329