2022 Pinot Noir, Roderick Ranch Magnum
This small family-owned vineyard located in the extreme Deep End is planted with a mix of Dijon clones 115 and 777 and is always one of the last vineyards to be harvested in Anderson Valley. This is the third vintage employing only organic farming practices to finalize its three-year transition to becoming organically certified by CCOF. Cold winter and spring temperatures followed by mild summer temperatures slowed ripening. We had extremely hot weather over Labor Day weekend, which further delayed sugar accumulation. After successive years of drought and a conversion from cordon to cane pruning, yields were very light. This offering is medium-bodied, showing aromas of rose petals, hibiscus, root beer, and notes of raspberry cream. Flavors of black plum, raspberries, cranberries, rhubarb, cream soda and hints of cardamom. Smooth on the palate with lively acidity and refined tannins on the finish. Aged for 10 months in all French Oak barrels (33% new).
Wine Profile
| Size | 1.5 L |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Anderson Valley |
| Vineyard | Roderick Ranch Vineyard |
| Harvested | 5.4 g/L |
| Alcohol | 13.2% |
| pH | 3.85 |
| Residual Sugar | 0.1 g/L |