2022 Bentrock Vineyard Pinot Noir Magnum (1.5L)
The vineyard-designated wines represent the distinct voices of Radian, Bentrock, and Puerta del Mar. They are singular, incredibly specific, focused expressions of each parcel of land. They express the very essence and nature of where the grapes are grown at our estate only a few miles from the cold Pacific Ocean. Bentrock is our vineyard of long, rolling hills and parcels that are protected from the rough maritime winds. Soils are poor and the temperature changes quickly from cold to warm. The wines are complex and opulent. Radian is our breathtaking high-altitude vineyard where whipping winds and diatomaceous earth-based soils predominate. The yields are tiny offering intensely concentrated and laser-focused wines. Puerta del Mar is the home of our winery and the westernmost point of our estate. A wild and windy vineyard that offers us wines with complexity and charm. These are ultimate wines of terroir.
Exuberant fruit. Black, red, and green. Absolutely leaps out of the glass. Noticeably a darker-fruit version from Bentrock vineyard, with more bass and density. Blackberries right off the bush. Solid core of fruit. Like its’ Bentrock Chardonnay sibling, it never loses speed. Sweet and consistent push of plush fruit on the attack. So full and coating. Touch of savory saltiness, alongside sous bois and black cherry. Pencil shavings and pink peppercorns. Inner perfume of lavender. Classic notes of Bentrock vineyard blood orange and an ultra-fine, dusty structure. The most powerful and expressive Bentrock Pinot Noir to date, no doubt.
Matt Dees, Winemaker
Matt Dees, Winemaker
Varietal:
Pinot Noir
Vineyard:
Bentrock Vineyard
Ageing:
70% neutral French oak barrels and 30% new French oak barrels for 12 months. Bottled early to capture energy.
Alcohol:
14.1%
97 Points
Vinous
Antonio Galloni
96 Points
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