RARECAT Pinot Noir 2022
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Our RARECAT Pinot Noir from the Bucher Vineyard on Westside Road in Russian River, is a blend of two clones, 115 and 667. Garnet color with aromatics of ripe bing cherry, Mirabelle plums, dried tea leaves, and rose petals. Our silky mouth fell will delight your palate with intense flavors of black cherry. 50% new Burgundian sourced French oak barrels, with two toast levels add texture and a hint of baking spice. The tannins are balanced and the finish is long and clean.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Harvest Date
August 30, 2022
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Garnet color, ripe bing cherry, Mirabelle plums, dried tea leaves, and rose petal aromatics, generous berry textures, oh so silky palate, intense flavors of black cherries, baking spices form oak barrels, balanced and cohesive tannins.
Vineyard Notes
Bucher Vineyard on Westside Road in Russian River. Two Clones - 667 and 115. Combination of the two clones brings structure and texture plus mid palate and juiciness. Ripe and generous vintage, wine is indicative of a drought vintage with intense flavors, crop levels were off ~ 25-33% of normal.
Production Notes
Destem to open top tank
Cold soak for 3 days at 50 degrees.
1 complete punchdown on 2nd day, sample for juice tank analyses.
Complete punchdowns 2x daily.