Vista Verde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

Williams Selyem (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2024 Vista Verde Vineyard Pinot Noir – Pinot Noir; appellation: San Benito County (amtsappellation, ikke AVA); mark: Vista Verde Vineyard; alkohol 14.0%; fadlagring 16 måneder (60% new, 40% 1 yr.). Vinmagerens kommentar (producentens tekst, engelsk): Explosive nose of plums and Asian spices immediately lure in the senses. The aromatics are further complexed and layered with fresh-cut herbs and signature flinty minerals. Sourced from a wide array of Pinot Noir clones on a steep hillside that is dotted with chunks of limestone, the wine is reminiscent of terroirs in Burgundy. The youthful nature of the tannins melds beautifully with the concentration to offer wonderful balance. Vibrant and fresh, the flavor of plum permeates the palate and gives way to chalky minerals and an Oolong tea-like finish. Vinmarken (producentens tekst, engelsk): Located in the Central Coast, Vista Verde Vineyard is a couple of miles southeast of Hollister, near the small town of Tres Pinos in San Benito County. The heavy limestone vineyard is separated into blocks that include clones such as Calera, Canada, and Swan. 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.