Cakebread 2021 Pinot Noir, Two Creeks Vyds., Anderson Valley
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Cakebread 2021 Pinot Noir, Two Creeks Vyds., Anderson Valley
Cakebread's estate Pinot Noir from cool Anderson Valley
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- Pinot from Cakebread's two estate vineyards
- Anderson Valley cool climate Pinot
- Limited!
About Cakebread 2021 Pinot Noir, Two Creeks Vyds., Anderson Valley
Cakebread's Annahala and Apple Barn estate vineyards, known as the “Two Creeks Vineyards,” are located in Anderson Valley, Mendocino County. The soils, along with an ideal proximity to the Pacific Ocean, are hallmarks of this cool, coastally-influenced appellation. Closer to the coast, the Annahala Vineyard experiences more time in the fog, resulting in more delicate, nuanced fruit. The Apple Barn site experiences sunlight for longer stretches of each day, creating further concentration and robust flavors. They blend Pinot Noir from both vineyards to craft beautiful balance and complexity.
The grapes were harvested then hand-sorted and destemmed before heading to small tanks, where each vineyard block was fermented separately. During fermentation, the lots were gently punched down to extract fruit flavor, color, and fine tannins. A portion of the fruit was fermented with 20% stem retention to add spicy aromatics and complexity to the finished wine. After fermentation, the wine was transferred to French oak barrels to enhance the expressive elegance of the Anderson Valley fruit. After ten months in barrel, the wine was bottled and allowed to settle before release.
This wine has aromas of freshly picked red and black cherries and wild strawberries with subtle hints of fresh rose and violet. Across the palate, this Pinot is medium bodied with flavors of juicy ripe strawberry, red raspberry, and cherry. Baking spices and a touch of minerality emerge on the bright, strawberry inflected finish. Bright acidity is supported by silky tannins complemented by a round mouthfeel.
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.3%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation Mendocino
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