2020
Estate

Elegant
Pinot Noir
SKU: DPNE2036M
$80
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Description

On February 3, 2010, Demeter USA, the only certification agent for Biodynamic® farms in the United States, certified the 17-acre estate vineyard and garden at DeLoach Vineyards, fully compliant with their standards for Demeter Biodynamic status. As one of less than 100 wineries or vineyards in the U.S. with Demeter certified Biodynamic estate vineyards, DeLoach is among an elite group of sustainable wine grape growers committed to farming in parallel with the Earth’s natural cycles.

Tasting Notes
Aroma: 

This 2020 Estate Pinot Noir envelops you with a notes ripe cherry, raspberry and a touch of vanilla and spice.

Palate: 

Flavors of dark cocoa are layered with black cherry, red plum and strawberry. Soft tannins with bright acidity are followed by a delicious and prolonged finish.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

Planted on Huichica clay loam soil, our Estate has eight blocks of Pinot Noir with a unique combination of clone and rootstock. The 2020 Estate Pinot Noir was harvested between August 25 and August 28 and is made using all of our eight estate clones – 115, 828, Swan, La Tache, Calera and Mt. Eden, 777 and 23. This combination of clones showcases the ideal expression of the estate’s terroir and were fermented in individual lots with native yeasts in open top fermenters, basket-pressed and aged on lees before being blended together.

Tech Notes
  • Appellation: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
  • Alcohol: 13.5%
  • pH: 3.5
  • Titratable Acidity: 5.33 g/L
  • Cases Produced: 499
  • Aging: 100% French oak
Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
Barbecued beef or pork ribs
Cheese & Nuts:
Medium cheeses. Goat cheese
Fruits & Vegetables:
Baked Eggplant with Mushroom Tomato Sauce
Grains:
Wild mushroom pasta