2023 Vintage

With the late ripening 2023 vintage barely in our rearview mirror, we can say that it is turning out to be an exceptional vintage. The cold rainy winter delayed every stage of ripening from budbreak to veraison to harvest. The long hang time was both a gift and a source of anxiety as we all waited for each grape to achieve ideal ripeness. As the late summer days grew shorter and we headed into harvest our patience was rewarded with grapes of amazing flavors, complexity and superb quality.

2023 Tasting Notes

The dark garnet color alludes to the intensity of this Russian River vintage. The aromas are a complex medley of juicy blueberries, cherries and ripe pomegranate. You’ll find a soft undertone of toasty vanilla evolving into classic Russian River root beer and spice aromas. Juicy and round on entry, the luscious core of ripe berries is supported by integrated tannins. This Pinot Noir is everything we have come to expect from an exceptional vineyard and vintage. 

2023 Winemaking Notes

Vintage:                2023

Appellation:         100% Russian River

Varietal:                100% Pinot Noir, 50% Dijon clone 667 and 50% Dijon clone 777

Cooperage:           100% French Oak, 50% New, 50% 2-year French oak

Production:          685 cases

Alcohol                  14.5 %

Retail:                    $00

-  100% Gregori Vineyard on Dutton Ranch

-  ~18% whole cluster fermentation

-  Cool climate, producing fruit-focused aromas