COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
DeLoach Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The DeLoach Vineyards Green Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Green Valley AVA in Sonoma County, California. The Green Valley AVA is recognized for its cool climate, influenced by coastal fog, which fosters a longer growing season and concentrated fruit flavors. DeLoach Vineyards, established in 1975, was acquired by the French Boisset family in 2003, who brought their extensive experience in sustainable winemaking. This wine is a blend from several vineyards within the Green Valley AVA, including Ferguson, Giberti, and Swicegood vineyards, with the Swicegood vineyard noted for its clay and calcareous soils similar to those found in Burgundy. The region's mineral-rich soils are a key factor in the wine's distinctiveness.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€55
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Green Valley soils are rich with minerals from an ancient seabed.
Fact 02
DeLoach Vineyards employs sustainable and eco-friendly farming.
Fact 03
Some vineyards are Demeter certified Biodynamic®.
Fact 04
The wine is a blend from multiple Green Valley vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The DeLoach Vineyards Green Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 is crafted using traditional Burgundian techniques. The grapes are typically destemmed and undergo native fermentation in open-top vats, with hand punchdowns used to manage the fermentation. Fermentation occurs in small tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 10 months, with approximately 18% of the barrels being new oak. DeLoach Vineyards is committed to sustainable and eco-friendly farming practices, with some of their vineyards being Demeter certified Biodynamic® and organic.
