2023 WALT Bob's Ranch Pinot Noir

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2023 WALT Bob's Ranch Pinot Noir

Name: 2023 WALT Bob's Ranch Pinot Noir
Brand: Walt Wines
SKU: 23WPN7BR-6PK
Price: 100.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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The Wine Palate, Lisa Perotti-Brown
"The 2023 Bob's Ranch Pinot Noir is WALT's flagship wine. Medium ruby-purple in color, it needs a little coaxing to bring out notes of black cherries and boysenberries with nuances of anise, bay leaves, and iris bulb. The full-bodied palate is highly structured with firm fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant."

Tasting notes

Our 2023 Bob’s Ranch Pinot Noir is a deep and alluring expression of the site, anchored in dark ripe fruit and savory depth. Aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, and raspberry unfold alongside notes of oolong tea and refined barrel smoke. Balancing freshness with plush density, the wine's supple structure carries through to a long, resonant finish.

Cherry
Blackberry
Raspberry
Oolong Tea

Map showcasing the Sonoma County Appellation of California

Vineyard notes

Bob's Ranch Estate Vineyard

Characterized by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean; coastal breezes along with low rolling hills and morning fog define this cool climate site.

Sonoma Coast Appellation

Heavy fog and strong winds tempered by bright afternoon sunshine.

Petaluma Wind Gap

Creates a unique micro-climate within the appellation, producing distinctive Pinot Noir.

Sandy, Well-Draining Soils

Stresses vines into producing grapes of full varietal intensity.

43 Vineyard Blocks on 72 Acres

With an array of clones and field selections, this ranch produces complex and delicious wines.

Wine Facts

Bob’s Ranch vineyard is characterized by it’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Coastal breezes along with low rolling hills and morning fog define this cool climate site. Comprised of 43 vineyard blocks on 72 acres, and planted to an array of clones and field selections this ranch produces complex and delicious wines of true Sonoma Coast character. This wine hails from our best vineyard blocks at Bob’s Ranch each year.

Bottle Size

750ml

Varietal Composition

100% Pinot Noir

Vineyard Designation

Bob's Ranch Vineyard

Appellation

Sonoma Coast and Sonoma County

Vintage Notes

Remarkably cool and late, the 2023 vintage produced wines of singular character and quality. The winter season started wet, with record rainstorms and mountaintop snowfall, leaving aquifers full and vines healthy. A cool spring indicated the later harvest to come, with a late start to budbreak and a long flowering period on the vines that was accompanied by wildflower super blooms. Through mild summer temperatures the vines set an ample crop load with strong canopy growth. After patient waiting and long hangtimes, warm weather came at just the right moment in fall to push ripeness to completion, resulting in wines that are deep, vital, and age worthy.