New Release Limited Quantity 91 Points

2020 WALT Brown Ranch Pinot Noir

$90.00
$76.50 Member price*
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SKU
20WPN7BW
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Critic Review
91
Points
Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone
"Brawny tannins support a sweetness of oak and black fruit in this full-bodied, densely concentrated wine from the great site. Herb, cola and toast flavors contribute additional intrigue."
91
Points
2020 WALT Brown Ranch Pinot Noir Bottle Image2020 WALT Brown Ranch Pinot Noir

Brown Ranch Vineyard
Sits on a hillside at the base of the Mayacamas in the
Carneros, Napa Valley appellation

Warm Micro-Climate
a slightly warmer temperature where the morning fog
burns off earlier

San Pablo Bay
Brings cool fog and ocean breezes

Medium ruby in color, this Pinot Noir exhibits rich aromas of cardamom and rose, charred oak and strawberry preserves. The sweet entry leads to a plush midpalate framed and balanced by taught tannins on the finish.

  • Cardamom
  • Rose
  • Charred Oak
  • strawberry preserves

The Brown Ranch vineyard sits on a hillside within the Napa Carneros "banana belt" a specific micro-climate where the morning fog burns off earlier, warming the vineyard for a longer period of time than other sites in the appellation.

More Information
Bottle Size750mL
Varietal Composition100% Pinot Noir
Barrel Aging10 Months in 40% New French Oak
AppellationCarneros, Napa Valley
VineyardBrown Ranch
Vintage NotesThe season started out with an unseasonably warm, dry winter. It wasn't until the end of March that cold, rainy weather arrived, and the mild spring gave the vines a strong, early start. Even with above normal temperatures throughout the summer and fall, we still experienced the marine influence that defines the limiting conditions of our premium Pinot Noir sites - cool morning fog and afternoon wind. This vintage produced great wines that are fresh, focused, and beautifully balanced.
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