Calegari Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

Williams Selyem (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2024 Calegari Vineyard Pinot Noir – Pinot Noir; AVA: Russian River Valley; mark: Calegari Vineyard; alkohol 14.1%; fadlagring 16 måneder (61% new, 39% 1 yr.). Vinmagerens kommentar (producentens tekst, engelsk): Vivid and bright, the red color brings to mind aromas of red raspberry and cranberry. Situated on a rocky hilltop above the Russian River on Eastside Road, the Calegari Vineyard has been producing great wines for decades. Floral undertones are complemented with the brightness of blood orange. The palate mimics the nose with gobs of red fruit framed with zesty acidity. Earl Grey tea-like tannins with a gravelly finish round out this outstanding wine. Vinmarken (producentens tekst, engelsk): In 2001, approximately 14 acres of Pinot Noir were planted to clones 115 and 777, and more recently, Mt. Eden and Swan clones were added. The signature of this wine is its bright red fruit and floral qualities; the Calegari Vineyard Pinot Noir exemplifies true Russian River Valley style. 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.