COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Emeritus Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Emeritus Vineyards was founded by industry legend Brice Cutrer Jones in 1999 with a singular focus: crafting noble Pinot Noir from estate-grown, dry-farmed vineyards. Located in the heart of the Russian River Valley, Hallberg Ranch is the crown jewel of the estate. Spanning 115 contiguous acres, the vineyard benefits from the region's signature Goldridge sandy loam soils and cooling maritime breezes from the Pacific Ocean via the Petaluma Gap. This unique terroir allows the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, preserving their natural acidity and developing complex, nuanced flavors.
ALCOHOL
13.8%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Hallberg Ranch is 100% dry-farmed, a rare practice in California that forces vines to grow roots up to 30 feet deep.
Fact 02
The vineyard is named after the Hallberg family, who previously operated a famous apple orchard on the site.
Fact 03
Founder Brice Cutrer Jones previously founded Sonoma-Cutrer, one of California's most famous Chardonnay producers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking philosophy at Emeritus is centered on minimal intervention to let the terroir of Hallberg Ranch shine. The estate is entirely dry-farmed, forcing the vines to dig deep for water and nutrients, resulting in smaller, more concentrated berries. Grapes are hand-harvested at night to preserve freshness. After gentle destemming, the fruit undergoes fermentation in small open-top stainless steel tanks using native yeasts. The wine is aged for 10 months in French oak barrels (typically around 25-30% new) to add subtle structure and complexity without overpowering the delicate Pinot Noir fruit.
