2021 Pinot Noir, Wildcat Mountain Vineyard
94 Points - Vinous
Deeply aromatic, this wine delivers a concentrated palate with earthy fruit and grippy tannins, bright acidity and a long spicy finish. The struggle in this hilltop vineyard results in a gorgeous expression in the glass.
The Vineyard
This vineyard is well named. Remote and overlooking San Pablo Bay, this wine certainly reflects the mountain top terror. Planted in 1998 by vintner Steve MacRostie and partners. Wildcat Mountain is a hilltop vineyard (800 feet above sea level) often in the middle of the fog and vigorously challenged by the wind. The soils are rocky and well-draining. The nearby San Pablo Bay contributes to the overall terroir and climate. Altogether these elements make the vines struggle and produce distinct flavors in the finished wine.
Fun Fact: You can see the Golden Gate Bridge from this vineyard on a clear sunny day.
The 2021 Pinot Noir Wildcat Mountain Vineyard is terrific. A wine of breadth and savory intensity, the 2021 is wonderfully dynamic from start to finish. I especially admire its energy.
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Technical Details
- Type
- Red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Sonoma Coast
- Vintage
- 2021
- Vineyard
- Wildcat Mountain Vineyard
- Harvest Date
- 2021-09-13
- Bottling Date
- 2023-05-10
- Aging
- Aged in 30% new French oak barrels for 20 months
- Alcohol
- 13.7%
- pH
- 3.4
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