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Vintage:
2020
Varietal:
Pinot Noir
Winemaker:
Molly Bohlman
Appellation:
Edna Valley
Vineyards:
Jespersen Ranch
Barrel Aging:
10 months
Cooperage:
32% New French Oak
Composition:
100% Pinot Noir
pH
3.7/5.7 g/L
Alcohol:
14.2%
Niner Wine Estates 2020 Pinot Noir, Edna Valley, Paso Robles, California Wine, 750ml
Niner Wine Estates 2020 Pinot Noir, Edna Valley, Paso Robles, California Wine, 750ml
Vintage:
2020
Varietal:
Pinot Noir
Winemaker:
Molly Bohlman
Appellation:
Edna Valley
Vineyards:
Jespersen Ranch
Barrel Aging:
10 months
Cooperage:
32% New French Oak
Composition:
100% Pinot Noir
pH
3.7/5.7 g/L
Alcohol:
14.2%
92 Points

Delicate and subtle on the nose, this bottling slowly reveals its light berry and crushed rock aromas. The grippy texture clings to the palate, where strawberry and earth flavors linger around the tense core. Palate: Light and refreshing with dried cranberry and juniper. Lively and vibrant with herbal depth.

VINEYARD

Jespersen Ranch is located four miles from the ocean, tucked into the hillsides in the western corner of the Edna Valley. We farm seven different clones of Pinot Noir at this coastal site and it produces wines full of layered flavors, rich color and ample acidity. The 2020 vintage was unforgettable. In the early days of the pandemic the vineyard was a fantastic respite, with mild weather and lucky March rainfall that produced large vine canopies. Moderate Summer weather was then followed up by heat spikes and the California wildfires in early Fall. Thankfully, the vine’s large canopies helped shield the grapes from the heat, and our vineyard escaped the effects of smoke taint and we hand-harvested all of our Pinot Noir in September.

WINEMAKING

We have a second winery situated behind our tasting room that is dedicated to our Pinot Noir program. After hand-harvesting the grapes, we ferment them in small, stainless steel, open-top tanks. About ¼ of the fermentations included a whole-cluster component, which adds a delicate tannin structure, spice and length to the wine. The 2020 vintage was comprised of the highest quality, free-run juice and we aged the wine for 10 months in French Oak barrels. The result is a wine full of red fruit flavors, with a bright and juicy palate underscored by warming potpourri, spice and clay flavors. 

Wine Enthusiast: 92

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