Precious Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

Williams Selyem (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2024 Precious Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir – Pinot Noir; AVA: Sonoma Coast; mark: Precious Mountain Vineyard; alkohol 14.1%; fadlagring 16 måneder (70% new, 30% 1 yr.). Vinmagerens kommentar (producentens tekst, engelsk): Purple fruits and flowers are immediately apparent on the nose and give way to dried herbs and earthy undertones. This vineyard sits atop the Sonoma Coast on very thin soil, which translates into the tannic nature of this Pinot Noir. The concept of building character through adversity is a reality for this site. Savory flavors are supported with a saturated dark fruit and plum flavor with earthy, dusty notes that showcase the vine struggle. Allow this wine to rest peacefully in the cellar for a number of years before enjoying. Vinmarken (producentens tekst, engelsk): Precious Mountain, located in the Sonoma Coast appellation, sits atop the second mountain ridge in from the Pacific Coast, near Fort Ross. This is a very small vineyard planted on steep slopes at an elevation of 1,750 feet. At this elevation coastal breezes, not fog, are responsible for Precious Mountain’s cool evenings and moderate daytime temperatures. The vineyard is dry farmed, which produces intense flavors. 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.