Beskrivelse
Blend
100% Estate Grown Pinot Noir
10 Months Barrel Aged in French oak, 33% new
About our Estate Pinot Noir
Domaine Carneros Estate Pinot Noir begins in our six different sustainably
certified Estate Vineyards, which are all located within a few miles of the
Château. We grow twenty different clones of Pinot Noir and each one
contributes its unique flavor profile and personality to make this compelling
blend which is truly a mosaic of our Carneros terroir. Winemaker TJ Evans
hand selects French oak barrels, 1/3 of them new, to enhance and highlight
the earth and spice without overwhelming the delicate fruit.
Harvest Notes
The 2021 growing season commenced with an early budbreak followed by
unseasonably cool spring and early summer temperatures, which helped
preserve vineyard health as we entered a second year of drought conditions.
Summer temperatures were moderated by the marine layer which allowed the
grapes to mature slowly and consistently and resulted in wonderful depth of
flavor and concentration at harvest.
Winemaker’s Tasting Notes
The 2021 edition of our Estate Pinot Noir packs a range of delicious fruit and
savory flavors. Beginning with the nose, one encounters subtle red fruits, coastal
fern, and tobacco leaf. The palate delivers vibrant red fruits of cranberry and
raspberry intertwined with silky creamy texture, followed by notes of spice and
forest floor on the warming finish. Ten months of barrel age lends a sweetness
that balances the supple tannin from this exceptional vintage producing an
intense full bodied Pinot Noir. The hallmark of Domaine Carneros Pinot Noir
is the texture, and this wine delivers with a supple and rich mouthfeel.
Suggested Pairings
This hand-crafted Pinot Noir can be enjoyed alone as an aperitif or matched
with a diverse group of dishes such as beef, poultry, pork, or grilled salmon,
prepared in a variety of culinary styles. Our winemaker TJ loves our Estate
Pinot Noir with hen of the woods mushroom pizza.
Technical Data
Appellation: Carneros
Harvest brix: 24.0˚ – 24.8˚
Final pH: 3.63
Final Acid: 0.58g/100ml
Alcohol: 14.5%
