2021
Bench Collection
Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Aromas of stewed orange and red fruit, violet, saddle leather, black licorice coils, dried oregano and tomato leaf. On the palate, ripe cherry compote, cranberry, green strawberry, savory, earthy, cinnamon stick, bergamot tea, rosehip, anise and ginger.
Winemaking
The flagship Pinot Noir was picked mid-to-late Sept and fermented in 2-ton open fermenters and 3-5 ton gravity-fed tanks. A blend of all clones planted on the property. 100% indigenous yeast and spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Aged in 12% new, 16% 1-year old and neutral French oak barrels for 11 months in our caves.
Technical Data
pH: 3.8
Alcohol: 13.6%
Acidity: 5.7 g/L
Sugar: 5.6 g/L
Appellation: Lake Country
Cellaring: Now through 2030
