2021 Pinot Noir

Clones 7 & 777   

Harvest:  October 21, 2021, 2.6 tons, 18.2 brix, 7.8 g/l TA, 3.42 pH

Treatment:  Destemmed, crushed, 8 day fermentation at 64-78 degrees. 100% malolactic fermentation. Transferred to French oak barrels on February 9, 2022.

Current stats:  5.2 g/l TA, 3.75 pH, 0.2% residual sugar, 12.4% alcohol. Approximately 168 cases. Est. bottling 2023

Tasting notes from John:  Light, red raspberry, sour cherry, spice. Fruit driven on the palate with tea and dried leaves. First bottling with newly planted clone 777. Exciting and upfront.