2023 Peake Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir
2023 Peake Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir
Vineyard Notes
Planted in 2012, Peake Ranch Vineyard is a 50-acre property tucked in the southeastern corner of Sta. Rita Hills. The vines are planted along a steep ridge that slopes toward the valley floor, creating distinct microclimates within the ranch. Exposure to cool winds off the Pacific Ocean along with low vigor soils result in superb depth of flavor in the fruit. Our sections are planted to 115 and 667 clones.Production Notes
Sta. Rita Hills experienced an unusually cold growing season in 2023. Heavy winter rains delayed budbreak significantly, and cool summer weather led to slow ripening and a later harvest. The Pinot Noir harvest started in late September and continued well into October. The long hang time encouraged excellent flavor development, complexity and concentration. Grapes for this wine were picked on September 22nd and October 5th.Winemaker Notes
Pinot Noir clusters for this wine were hand sorted before being de-stemmed and gravity fed to fermenters. The must was immediately chilled for a pre-fermentation cold soak where the most beneficial extraction of color, aroma and flavor occurs. Concentration was enhanced by gently punching down the cap several times per day. The wine aged 9 months in French oak barrels with 14% new oak. This Pinot Noir was bottled unfined and unfiltered on August 15th, 2024.| Vintage | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
| Varietal | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Harvest Date | September 22nd-October 5th, 2023 |
| Acid | 5.8 g/l |
| PH | 3.76 |
| Bottling Date | August 15th, 2024 |
| Alcohol % | 13.2 |
| Size | 750 ml |