Cohn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

Williams Selyem (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2024 Cohn Vineyard Pinot Noir – Pinot Noir; AVA: Sonoma County; mark: Cohn Vineyard; alkohol 14.2%; fadlagring 16 måneder (70% new, 30% 1 yr.). Vinmagerens kommentar (producentens tekst, engelsk): This stunning site is one of the region’s great terroirs. Situated on a secluded hillside above Westside Road, it was planted in 1970 and enjoys a well-drained rocky, iron-rich soil with cooling breezes. Surrounded by redwood trees and oak trees, you can smell the forest in the glass along with mountain strawberry, cherry, and tangerine. Description hardly gives enough credit, this wine needs to be experienced to be fully appreciated. Layered and complex on the palate, it saturates with round, rich tannin and polish like no other. Give this wine a few years in the cellar and it will achieve the full ethereal quality that great Pinot Noir is known for. Vinmarken (producentens tekst, engelsk): Planted in 1970, this old-vine vineyard is a treasure in Sonoma County. Nestled in the hills and forest above Westside Road, Cohn Vineyard enjoys perfect exposure and drainage. 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.