YEAR: 2019
PRODUCTION: 728
REVIEWS:
This is more bone than flesh, with a wiry tannic structure around a core of savory, damson plum and blood orange flavors, all backed by a tangy sanguine note. The taut, piercing finish is very persistent. Should be interesting to cellar; only for fans of the style, though. Drink now through 2029. Crystalline raspberry and hibiscus aromas are dusted in light earth and herb tones on the nose of this delicate bottling. The palate is candied with subdued strawberry flavors, as hints of mace and cardamom play with hints of herb. —M.K.Wine Spectator
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
TASTING NOTES:
Release Date: Fall 2022
The beauty of our Pinot Noir is not only its heritage but also its ability to develop in the bottle. Our experiences tasting twenty and thirty-year-old vintages of Mount Eden Estate Pinot Noir have been unforgettable. Those moments are what collectible wines are all about. For those who love the magic of Burgundy, this wine is a fantastic comparison.
The aromas have the beginnings of great complexity. Deep scents of rose petal, violet flower, beautiful soft red fruit, and a slight decadent scent of forest floor decay give way to complete fullness across the palate with our typical mid-palate density. A long satisfying finish gives one the powerful impression of many years of positive development.
33% whole cluster fermented with no added yeasts. No fining or filtration at bottling.
TECH NOTES:
- Yield: 1.5 tons per acre
- Harvest: August 28th- September 5th
- Numbers @ Harvest: 23.5° Brix, 3.50 pH, 7.8 grams acidity
- Ferments: 35% Whole luster, native fermetns
- Barrel Regimen: French Burgundy 50% new, 50% 1 year; native ferments
- Bottling: August 2020, no fining or filtration
- Alcohol: 14%
