Tortoise Creek Pinot Noir 2021

From the winemaker:

varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
region: California AVA
vineyard: The Tortoise Creek Pinot Noir is sourced from sustainably farmed
vineyards in Clarksburg (90%) and Monterey (10%). The growing
methods and harvest strategy are the same for each wine in the
blend but since each region ripens at different times they are
harvested by block and fermented separately. The climate in Clarksburg is almost identical to Carneros in Napa with the same mean
annual temperatures.
winemaking: The grapes are harvested at night so they arrive at the winery cool
(cold usually 45F). They are then cold soaked for 48 hours followed
by a 7day fermentation for a total time of 9-10 days on the skins.
During the fermentation the juice is pumped over the skins 3 times
per day. After 10 days the juice is drained and the skins gently pressed
and added back to the juice. When fermentation is complete, all the
lots are combined and go through 100% malolactic fermentation. The
wine is then aged in French oak for approximately 7 months. The
wine is racked 3 times before bottling.
tasting: Our Pinot Noir is extremely elegant and Burgundian in style. It has
lovely aromas of violets and ripe cherries and is soft on the palate with
delightful impressions of raspberries and other red fruits.
food pairing: This is a gorgeous food wine and works well with roast meats, tuna
and cheeses as well as pasta.

alcohol: 13.6 % | ta: 6.1 g/l