COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
House of Smith
REGION
Washington
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Golden West Pinot Noir 2020 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Royal Slope appellation in Washington State, produced by House of Smith. The vineyard, Golden West Vineyard, is located on the western edge of the Frenchman Hills at nearly 1,600 feet elevation and is sustainably farmed in limestone, sand, and volcanic rock soils. The 2020 vintage experienced a long, temperate growing season, contributing to even fruit ripening. House of Smith, founded by Charles Smith, is known for its distinctive approach to winemaking, emphasizing wines that reflect their origin with a philosophy of 'old world winemaking with new world grapes'.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard sits at nearly 1,600 feet elevation.
Fact 02
Soils are a mix of limestone, sand, and volcanic rock.
Fact 03
Producer Charles Smith is a former rock band manager.
Fact 04
Winery is Washington's largest independent winemaker-owned.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Golden West Pinot Noir 2020 was produced using 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Fermentation was carried out with native yeast, with 70% of the grapes fermented as berries and 30% as whole clusters, followed by 36 days on skins. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation and was aged for 11 months on lees in 30% new French oak barriques and puncheons. The alcohol by volume is 13.5%, with a titratable acidity of 5.5 g/L and a pH of 3.82.
