Bucher Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

Williams Selyem (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2024 Bucher Vineyard Pinot Noir – Pinot Noir; AVA: Russian River Valley; mark: Bucher Vineyard; alkohol 14.1%; fadlagring 16 måneder (58% new, 42% 1 yr.). Vinmagerens kommentar (producentens tekst, engelsk): Dense and compelling on the nose, notes of raspberry compote combine with aromas of earth and terra cotta. Interlaced with these deep and brooding notes are hints of fern and fresh herbs, while wood spices such as nutmeg offer additional complexity. Creamy and smooth on the palate, the red fruit compote character saturates the palate. Grown on steep hillsides, the concentration of the wine seems to consume the tannins to offer a harmonious, round, and satisfying mouthfeel. Vinmarken (producentens tekst, engelsk): The Bucher Vineyard is located about 1½ miles north of our winemaking facility on Westside Road. The clones planted include Mt. Eden, Pommard, and Swan, with an Arbuckle gravely loam soil. 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.