Brick and Mortar Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023

Located in the cool climate of Carneros, the single vineyard source for their Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is 5 miles from the San Pablo Bay. Coastal proximity allows for cool daytime temperatures in the vineyard, resulting in excellent physiological ripening. This helps preserve natural aromatics in a wine of great natural acidity and rich flavor. Their Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a blend of three different clones: 115, 667, and 777. The combination of all three clones creates a wine of great depth and structure, while maintaining the high-toned red fruits characteristic of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.

The full expression of the site drives their decisions for each wine they produce. All lots of Pinot Noir undergo an extended cold soak until native yeasts begin spontaneous fermentation in open-top fermenters. De-stemmed grapes are punched down by hand once or twice per day. Their small-lot fermentations take upwards of a month to complete before a light pressing to barrel for aging. The Pinot Noir remains in 100% French oak barrels (10% new) for 8 months prior to bottling.

Wine Notes
Inviting and expressive aromas of bright wild strawberry, and raspberry are combined with hints of savory sage and rose petal. The palate is smooth and richly flavored with a mix of dark berries, mushroom and dried cedar. Hints of graphite and sea salt bring another dimension that come together with a bright acidity driving a long, lively finish.

100% Pinot Noir. 13.5% Alcohol by volume.