2013 Gunsalus Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
2013 Gunsalus Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Description
When you’re a wine grape farmer, unremarkable weather can be a very good thing, and the 2013 growing season was pretty close to ideal. Wonderfully dry conditions and moderate temperatures throughout the season allowed us to pick when the flavors were just right. When harvest finally came around on September 7, the fruit was near perfect with beautiful tannins, great flavors, and moderate sugars. As is often the case, Gunsalus was our first pick of the year.
Tasting Notes
The nose of this wine is really quite pretty, with floral, perfumed notes, some spice, and dark, yet bright fruit. The texture is creamy, soft and round, accented by concentrated cherry and blackberry flavors. There is also a slight minerality reminiscent of oyster shell that we’ve not seen in previous vintages of Gunsalus. The tannins are seamless, super-fine and the finish is lovely and persistent. This wine is delicious!Vineyard Notes
13 barrels / 314 cases made| Vintage | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Russian River Valley |
| Barrel Aging | 19 months 50% New French Oak barrels |
| Size | 750 ml |