Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

Williams Selyem (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2024 Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir – Pinot Noir; AVA: Russian River Valley; mark: Allen Vineyard; alkohol 14.2%; fadlagring 16 måneder (55% new, 45% 1 yr.). Vinmagerens kommentar (producentens tekst, engelsk): Pure essence of Pinot Noir in a glass best describes this wine. Strawberry notes mix with red fruit compote aromas wrapped up with a delicate bouquet garni note. Rising above the fruit notes is the signature perfume of Allen, reminiscent of dried flowers. The location’s well-drained soil on the foothills above Westside Road provides a perfect site to make wine with a quiet power. On the palate, the wine displays terrific verve and the signature mineral streak while showcasing strawberry and raspberry flavors. Refined and elegant in nature, this wine will age for decades. A true classic and benchmark in the Williams Selyem portfolio and in the Russian River Valley. Vinmarken (producentens tekst, engelsk): The Allen Vineyard is on a Russian River Valley hillside and planted in the early 1970s. It produces low yields of exceptional quality Pinot Noir. Høst 2024 (producentens tekst, engelsk): The 2024 growing season had an auspicious start with above average rain totals of nearly 36 inches on Westside Road. Early spring was cool and mild with few frost events, and bud-break started on average. With ample moisture in the soil, shoot growth was even with excellent vigor and balance. Cool weather prevailed and flowering was delayed until late May with excellent fruit set and a bountiful crop. As the season progressed, heat units built up and culminated in early July with temperatures of 103°F for several days, one of the warmest early summer periods in the last 15 years. Developing fruit can be very sensitive to heat, so shade cloth was used where possible to shield the grapes from excess heat damage. Critical thinning passes were made throughout the rest of the season to eliminate damaged fruit, avoiding the early season heat effect of anthocyanin degradation and uneven tannin development. Despite the challenges of the season, this vintage was a huge success due to proper thinning and the gentle extraction techniques built into the Williams Selyem methodology. These wines represent both place and vintage, and with patience will fully express themselves.