6 - 2013 Pinot Noir, Central Coast 750ml
Early in the Gold Rush years, James Bryant Hill made his way from Boston to California. He did not arrive seeking gold, but rather to farm a large land grant between the Salinas River and what is now the town of Salinas. Hill was a founder of agriculture in our region and it is to this pioneering spirit that we salute him and this bountiful place we call home.
2013 Pinot Noir, Central Coast
Our Pinot Noir has a silky and lush texture with raspberry aromas that lead into bright cherry and red fruit flavors. The finish is long and smooth, with delicate notes of vanilla and toast. It is a wine that pairs deliciously with roast chicken, lamb, pork, tuna and mild sausages.
Vineyards
Our estate grown wines are crafted from our sustainably farmed vineyards on California’s Central Coast, where the maritime influence from the Monterey Bay causes cool days and temperate nights. With a marine layer that often lasts until mid-morning and consistently windy afternoons, the Central Coast’s growing season is longer than average, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and achieve intense fruit flavors.
Winemaking
Upon arriving at the winery, the grapes are destemmed, crushed and fermented warm at about 85 degrees Fahrenheit in a stainless steel fermenter. At dryness, the wine is pressed then racked cleanly for aging. For aging, 20% of the blend is aged on French oak for 14 months and the balance is aged in stainless steel to accentuate the fruit forward component of this wine.
