COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Buena Vista Winery
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Buena Vista Carneros Pinot Noir 2020 is a red wine from the Carneros AVA in Napa Valley, California. Carneros is recognized for its cool, maritime-influenced climate, which is particularly suited for Pinot Noir, contributing to the wine's finesse and elegance. Buena Vista Winery, founded in 1857 by Agoston Haraszthy, is California's oldest premium winery and has a long history of pioneering viticultural practices. The 2020 vintage reflects the warm and dry conditions of that year, often resulting in concentrated fruit and structure. The winery is now owned by the Boisset family, continuing its legacy.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Buena Vista is California's oldest premium winery, established in 1857.
Fact 02
Carneros AVA is known for its fog and cool breezes from the San Pablo Bay.
Fact 03
Agoston Haraszthy, the founder, is considered the 'Father of California Viticulture'.
Fact 04
The winery has been instrumental in introducing European grape varietals to California.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Buena Vista Carneros Pinot Noir 2020 is produced from grapes sourced from the Carneros AVA. Winemaking typically involves fermentation in small open-top fermenters, which allows for controlled extraction. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French and Hungarian oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak used to impart subtle complexity. Buena Vista Winery has a historical commitment to pioneering viticultural practices, including dry farming and hillside planting, reflecting a long-standing approach to vineyard management.
