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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Download Wine Notes
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| Vintage |
2021 |
| Wine Style |
Red Wine |
| Varietal |
Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition |
100%
Pinot Noir, Clone 115
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| 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
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| Ageability |
10+ Years |
| Bottling Date |
February 9, 2023 |
| Alcohol % |
13.5 |
| Size |
750 ml |
