2021 Pinot Noir Beauregard Ranch
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Appellation
Ben Lomond Mountain
Harvest Date
September 2021
Aging
25% New French Oak
Fermentation
Native Yeast
Bottling Date
May 2023
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Enthusiast
94
Robert Parker
93
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Red-plum, carnation and rose-petal aromas make for a detailed, fresh nose on this bottling. There's a tight raspberry and cranberry combination on the palace, which is tightly wound, crisp and lively deep into the finish
Vineyard Notes
The Beauregard Ranch vineyard site was part of an original 160 acre vineyard and apple orchard planted in the early 1900’s. The vineyard was abandoned during prohibition and then resurrected in 1945 when retired Sheriff’s deputy Amos Beauregard purchased the property. It sits at an elevation of 1700 to 1850 feet on a southwest facing slope. Monterey Bay marine influences combine with sandy loam soil to produce wines with minerality and striking acidity. Plantings: Four acres Pinot Noir, clones: Pommard, 667 & 115. One acre Chardonnay, clone 4. Three acres Zinfandel, clone Primitivo. Four acres Cabernet Sauvignon, Dijon clone.
Production Notes
The grapes were hand harvested, 70% de-stemmed, and foot crushed. Native yeast fermentation took place for 21 days with daily punchdowns. The wine was pressed and put into finest French Oak we have in our cellar with about 20% new barrels and aged for 19 months.
Production
420 cases