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Gold Tier

2022 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Bing cherry, wild strawberry, red plum, and raspberry aromas, as well as hints of baking spices like clove and nutmeg. The palate is characterized by a lush, round mouthfeel and vibrant, juicy red fruit flavors. The wine also features a well-balanced acidity and silky tannins.

$37.00 750mL
  • 91 Wine Spectator rating logo with black text - The Calling Wine
  • 90 Wine Enthusiast rating logo with black text - The Calling Wine

James MacPhail's Notes

This is our homage to the legendary Russian River Valley AVA, crafted from a variety of vineyard sources throughout the region with the goal of highlighting the Russian River's iconic Pinot Noir style. The 2022 had a cold start and a warm finish with an early harvest due to warm August and September weather and a lighter crop. This resulted in an excellent vintage and good growing season with no lingering heat waves. Because of the growing season, wines have exceptional flavors, are intense with great color, fruit forward and ripe.

James Macphail
Winemaker
Aging
11 months in 100% French Oak (30% New)
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Alcohol
14.7%

Tasting Notes

This textural, medium bodied wine leads with bright red fruits (bing cherry, wild strawberry, red plum, raspberry) and baking spices (clove, nutmeg) aromatics on the nose. The palate is lush and round with vibrant and juicy red fruits, good acidity and silky tannins.

Production Notes

Grapes were hand-picked then hand sorted before undergoing primary fermentation. During fermentation, grapes were punched down by hand up to three times, daily. Wine was aged sur-lie in French oak barrels for 11 months.