Cline Pinot Noir

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  Grapes for this wine hail predominately from Potter Valley in Mendocino County. Great day-night temperature variations separate Potter Valley from other growing areas in Mendocino. Mid-day this inland valley can be truly hot, but nighttime temperatures plummet. Under such conditions Pinot Noir flourishes, developing strong, but refined character. Small amounts of Pinot are also sourced from Redwood Valley, Lake County and the Petaluma Gap with the goal of making a vibrant and characteristic Pinot Noir. Grapes were hand-harvested and 100% destemmed to soften tannins. The grapes were transferred to tank as whole berries. The wine naturally began fermentation and temperatures were capped at 90ºF. A mixture of cap management practices were utilized to extract flavor and eliminate bitter elements. Skin contact averaged 14 days, and then free-run was separated from the press fraction. The wine was inoculated with malolactic bacteria, which enhances balance and roundness, and then transferred to 40% French, American and Hungarian oak barrels for 10 months before blending and bottling.

  • Tasting Notes: Sourced from studious growers throughout the North Coast, the 2021 Pinot Noir has an array of fresh fruits and spice character with an incredibly smooth and long finish
  • Aromas: Bright cherry, wild strawberry, cola, black tea, hint of oak
  • Body: Medium
  • Flavors: Bing cherry, raspberry, mushroom, five spice and vanilla