Cuvée Annabelle Pinot Noir 2019
Ceritas
Vintage 2019
Bottle Sizes 750ml
Country United States
Region California
Appellation Sonoma Coast
Wine Type Red - Still
Varietals 100% Pinot Noir
Farming Dry farmed.
Vineyard The cuvée is sourced from the Kings Ridge Vineyard owned by their friend Red Car, high up in the mountainous part of the Fort-Ross Seaview sub-appellation of the West Sonoma Coast. Here only the ridgetops can be planted due to the steepness of the terrain placing the vines in the cool sunshine found at elevation. Surrounding the site is an old-growth redwood forest that protects the site from the coastal winds. Viticulturalist Greg Adams chose high-density planting (2400 vines/acre) resulting in small vines growing intense fruit while driving the roots deep into the hard sandstone soils with high concentrations of quartz. Small tight clusters with small berries result in a wine of great depth and concentration while retaining the acidity typical of this area.
Soil Hard sandstone with a high concentration of quartz
Viticulture Planted using Calera selection massale bud wood from the Ceritas Occidental Vineyard.
Notes "Fermented with 40% whole clusters. The huge core of fruit gives the Cuvée Annabelle tons of inner strength. With aeration, a whole range of dark red fruit, blood orange, and exotic spices explode out of the glass. On the palate flavors of lavender, rose petal jam, crushed rocks, and cardamom infuse the wine with rarely found depth. Beautifully layered fruit and tons of structure are equally enjoyable today but with time will develop." - John Raytek
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