2020 WALT La Brisa Pinot Noir

Strong Winds
Help develop fruit of vibrant, balanced acidity.
Sonoma Coast Appellation
Heavy fog and strong winds tempered by bright afternoon sunshine
The Soil
Cotati Fine Loam, and Loam soil with rock.
Dark ruby in color, La Brisa Pinot Noir opens with ample bright red fruit and savory earth aromas. Bold flavors of strawberry, cherry, clove and sous bois linger on the palate. The rich texture is lifted by cool climate acidity and whole cluster complexity with a fresh, savory finish.
Strawberry
Cherry
Clove
Sous Bois
This blend is comprised of primarily Bob's Ranch, with Gap's crown, and select grower partners throughout Sonoma rounding out the blend. The wine has a true Sonoma Coast character - deep, earthy aromatics - concentration and depth on the palate, with bright fruit and supple tannin on the finish. We utilized whole cluster in this vintage to help accentuate the character of each unique site, and were very pleased with the resulting wines.
Bottle Size | 750mL |
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Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir |
Barrel Aging | 10 Months in 40% New French Oak (François Frères) |
Appellation | Sonoma Coast |
Vineyard | Bob's Ranch Vineyard, Gap's Crown Vineyard & Select Grower Partners |
Vintage Notes | The 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. |