Foss Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

Williams Selyem (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2024 Foss Vineyard Pinot Noir – Pinot Noir; AVA: Russian River Valley; mark: Foss Vineyard; alkohol 13.7%; fadlagring 16 måneder (60% new, 40% 1 yr.). Vinmagerens kommentar (producentens tekst, engelsk): Situated on the eastern side of the Russian River, the climate is conducive to making wines of opulence. A component of the Eastside Road Neighbors, the wine is typified by deep berry aromas with hints of terra cotta and earthiness. Grown on loamy soil that allows for polished tannins and modest acid, the wine is approachable now, which is its charm. Berry fruit flavors abound and perfectly complement the deeper base notes of this wonderful terroir. Vinmarken (producentens tekst, engelsk): The Foss Vineyard sits above Eastside Road in the Middle Reach region of the Russian River Valley. With a fine, clay loam soil type and a temperate microclimate, this site is extremely well drained and therefore an excellent site for Pinot Noir. Planted to Pommard, Swan, and Mt. Eden, together they offer a rich and complex palette to draw from in blending this incredibly rich and complex wine. 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.