2021 District 7 Pinot Noir

VINEYARDS

Of all the grape varieties, Pinot Noir is perhaps the most sensitive to its terroir. It responds to every fold in the earth and every suggestion in the weather. 100% of the Pinot Noir is harvested from sites located on the northern benches of Monterey’s Salinas Valley. The cool, windy, foggy conditions produce wines of great character, texture and structure

WINEMAKING

The grapes were harvested in the early morning hours based on ripeness, acidity, pH and seed color. In the winery, the fruit was sorted, crushed and fermented in small lots. Gentle handling and minimal intervention preserved the integrity of the variety and the character of the individual sites.

TASTING NOTES 

An elegant, balanced offering, the District 7 Pinot Noir is the ultimate food wine. Aromas of cherries, raspberries, and pomegranates entice with hints of vanilla and mocha. Medium bodied with soft tannins, the bright red fruit finish wraps up with a lingering note of sweet oak.