COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Kutch Wines
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Kutch Wines 2021 Mindego Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir is a single-vineyard expression from the Santa Cruz Mountains. Founded by Jamie Kutch, a former stockbroker turned winemaker, Kutch Wines is dedicated to a philosophy of minimal intervention, inspired by Burgundy. The Mindego Ridge Vineyard, established in 2009, is situated at a high elevation and close to the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the wine's unique character. The 2021 vintage benefited from a favorable growing season in California, supporting the development of the wine's concentrated profile.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard planted in 2009 at 925 ft elevation.
Fact 02
Just 8 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
Fact 03
Fruit is organically farmed.
Fact 04
Fermented with natural yeasts.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Kutch Wines 2021 Mindego Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir is produced using 100% Pinot Noir grapes from the Mindego Ridge Vineyard. Winemaking involves 40-50% whole cluster fermentation utilizing natural yeasts, with a focus on minimal intervention and low extraction to preserve the vineyard's character. The wine undergoes aging for 11 months in French oak barrels, with 25% being new oak, and also in neutral barrels. The fruit is sourced from organically farmed vines.
