2021
Mendocino County

Pinot Noir
SKU: DPNMC213H

Elegant mid-weight reds are made in the traditional dry, earthy style of the French classics. Most are Pinot Noirs, but all share European sensibilities and a savory food-oriented flavor profile.

FOOD PAIRING: Flexible partners for lighter meats, poultry & seafood (served hot). Ideal for dishes accented with CHEESE, MUSHROOMS or GARLIC, but not suited for spicy heat or sugary foods!

$65
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$52 Member Price*
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Description

To best preserve the quality of the grapes and fully express their unique terroir, the wine is vinified in open-top fermentors using native yeasts. The grapes undergo hand punchdowns and after the maceration is complete, the juice is extracted using a gentle basket press.

Tasting Notes
Aroma: 

The nose of this wine opens with aromas of English tea and chocolate blended with fresh berry. 

Palate: 

Flavors of cola and strawberry jam are layered with the richness of earth and forest floor. The wine is medium bodied with a lengthy and intoxicating finish.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

The northwest facing hills of Mendocino teem with life: grazing sheep, bees and roaming chickens are part of the terrain’s vibrant nature. Sourced from a trio of warm sites including the renowned Masút Vineyard, a nice breeze
cools each of these vineyards in the afternoon. In 1996, Pinot Noir was planted at Masút according to Biodynamic® principles; today, its vines are tended to by renowned pioneers of Biodynamic farming: Jacob Fetzer and his family.

Tech Notes
  • Appellation: Mendocino County
  • Alcohol: 14.5%
  • pH: 3.53
  • Titratable Acidity: 5.9g/L
  • Aging:
    • French oak
    •  22 Months in barrel
Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushrooms & Basil Recipe
Cheese & Nuts:
Medium cheeses. Goat cheese
Fruits & Vegetables:
Baked Eggplant with Mushroom Tomato Sauce