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2021 Monument Tree Pinot Noir

 New Release!   Platinum Award Winner!

A bold yet elegant Pinot Noir with aromas of ripe boysenberry, elderberry entwined with the dark, enigmatic sweetness of dried currants, and a tartness that only pomegranate can evoke. On the palate, a Moroccan spice market of clove, cardamom, a hint of star anise, and surprisingly, a finish of rose flavored Turkish delight. Yet this wine doesn’t forget where it’s from with dark undertones of a Redwood grove and wet pine needle.

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Tasting Notes

The Monument Tree Vineyard offers an opportunity to produce a wine that is a unique combination of bold and elegant. Immediately the nose conjures ripe boysenberry, elderberry entwined with the dark, enigmatic sweetness of dried currants, and a tartness that only pomegranate can evoke. A Moroccan spice market is just below the surface with clove, cardamom, a hint of star anise, and surprisingly a finish of rose flavored Turkish delight. Yet this wine doesn’t forget where it’s from with dark undertones of a Redwood grove and wet pine needle. If you don’t smell these things you’re not trying hard enough.

Vineyard Designation

Monument Tree Vineyard

Vineyard Notes

2021 was the second dry winter we experienced in a row. Under these circumstances, the vines started with only about half the normal water in the soil when they began growing in April. As expected, it was an early-ripening season, with a very small crop. The saving grace was a long cool summer which produced mature flavors at moderate alcohols.

Production Notes

The grapes were harvested early in the morning, then brought to the winery and hand-sorted. They were destemmed into half-ton fermentors and allowed to cold soak for a week, punched down twice a day during that period. Once inoculated, punch downs continued until the wine was pressed a few days before fermentation completed. Once primary fermentation ended, the Pinot was transferred to barrel and stirred once a month until malolactic fermentation was complete. The wine was found to not need any fining and was bottled nine months later.

Pairings

Cheeses, charcuterie, lamb, chicken, salmon, and a host of flavorful vegetarian options.

Ratings

92 points ~ Wine Enthusiast

Awards

Editor's Choice ~ Wine Enthusiast Platinum Award ~ Boston Wine Competition
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Vintage 2021
Wine Style Red Wine
Varietal Pinot Noir
Varietal Composition 100% Pinot Noir, Clone 115
Appellation Anderson Valley
Harvest Date September 15, 2023
Acid 6.5g/L
PH 3.53
Aging 16 months
Barrel Aging 16 months 66% new French oak 34% neutral oak
Ageability 10+ Years
Bottling Date February 9, 2023
Alcohol % 13.5
Size 750 ml