COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
The Pinot Project
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Pinot Project was established in 2009 by renowned wine importer Michael Skurnik with a clear, populist vision: to craft a high-quality, accessible Pinot Noir "for the palate, the pocket, and the people." By leveraging deep-rooted relationships with growers across California's premier coastal regions, the project sources exceptional fruit from AVA regions including Monterey, San Benito, Suisun Valley, and Mendocino. This approach democratizes a notoriously finicky and expensive grape variety, delivering an authentic, varietally accurate Pinot Noir without the high-price barrier.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
13-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 2009 by renowned importer Michael Skurnik to make high-quality Pinot Noir highly accessible.
Fact 02
Crafted from 100% Pinot Noir, avoiding the common budget practice of blending in heavier grapes like Syrah.
Fact 03
Sourced from diverse coastal AVAs including Monterey, San Benito, Suisun Valley, and Mendocino.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for the 2022 vintage were harvested at optimal ripeness from select coastal vineyards and 100% destemmed to avoid rustic stem tannins, emphasizing pure fruit expression. Each vineyard block was vinified separately using gentle extraction techniques to preserve the delicate characteristics of the Pinot Noir grape. The aging program features a balanced approach: 20% of the final blend was aged in French and American oak barrels to introduce subtle structure and sweet spice, while the remaining 80% was kept un-oaked in stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness and vibrant fruit flavors.
