Pinot Noir
Tortoise Creek Pinot Noir is extremely elegant and Burgundian in style. It has lovely aromas of violets and ripe cherries and is soft on the palate with delightful impressions of raspberries and other red fruits.
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Region
Mendocino, California
Varietal
100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol Percentage
14.0% ABV
Vines & Viticulture
Organically farmed pinot noir grapes from our home ranch, Redwood Valley Vineyards, were hand-harvested in mid September. The bunches were carefully destemmed into a stainless steel tank for fermentation. The mixture of skins, seeds and juice were cold soaked for 24-48 hours to begin flavor extraction. After a CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) approved yeast was added, the must was mixed two times per day to continue extracting color and tannin. These pump-overs are critical to enhancing the aroma and flavor from the pinot noir grape. Once fermentation is complete, the must was delicately pressed and aged on French oak for 8 months.
Profile
This medium garnet-colored wine presents enticing aromas of dried cranberry, sweet rhubarb, and subtle hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. On the palate, flavors of delicate caramel, bright red cherries, and a touch of licorice meld seamlessly with soft tannins and a smooth texture, achieving a harmonious balance of fruit and oak
Food Pairing
This is a gorgeous food wine and works well with roast meats, tuna and cheeses as well as pasta.