2021 Pinot Noir West Block

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The 2021 Pinot Noir West Block takes some coaxing to reveal scents of cranberry,
rhubarb and pomegranate with nuances of tobacco, dried earth, bitter orange and
Angostura bitters. The medium-bodied palate is silky and energetic, with an
intriguing touch of bitterness reminiscent of amaro carrying the long, layered finish.
This has notable detail but will require more time in bottle to unwind.

Certified Organically Grown
Harvest date: October 7, 2021
Grapes at harvest: Brix: 22.2, pH: 3.06, TA: 7.5 gr/liter Finished wine: Alcohol 12.8%, pH: 3.33, TA: 6.1 gr/liter
Barrel aged 11 months in French oak, 40% new barrels
190 cases produced
Bottled unfined August 30, 2022

WINEMAKER NOTES

The West Block continues to have the healthiest of the original ungrafted vines at Bethel Heights, standing tall and imposing along the northern border of the property. Notoriously late ripening, in 2021 we had to wait until mid-October to pick the West Block under grey skies that looked heavy with rain, and yet the fermentations yielded wines of bountiful candied red fruits, the succulent acidity this block is known for, and a purity and persistence that is unmatched anywhere else on the property.

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Technical Information

Alcohol: 12.8%
Appellation: Eola-Amity
Wine Type: Red
Varietal Pinot Noir