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2019 PINOT NOIR, Morning Dew Ranch

A single vineyard Pinot Noir from our Morning Dew Ranch estate vineyard in Anderson Valley. The wine shows enticing aromas of brambleberries, toasted sage, and clove, which leads to plush yet silky layers of red fruits and polished tannins.

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ACCOLADES

• Wine Enthusiast Magazine (94 Points)

"Warm baking-spice accents and mulled plums give this full-bodied and gently textured wine a welcoming expression. Black cherry, sour cherry and balsam flavors flood the palate with richness. The complex wine lingers on the finish."

• San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (Double Gold Medal)

"There were over forty-eight judges, representing various North American wine regions, evaluating 5,816 wines from nearly 1,000 wineries for the 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition."

♦ Morning Dew Ranch has been named one of the Top 5 Pinot Noir Vineyards in Anderson Valley by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

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Wine Specs

Vintage

2019

Varietal

100% Pinot Noir

Appellation

Anderson Valley, Mendocino County

Vineyard Designation

Morning Dew Ranch Vineyard

Harvest Date

September 26, 2019

Acid

5.5 g/L

3.72

Aging

11 months in Burgundian French Oak, 53% New Oak

Bottling Date

September 4, 2020

Residual Sugar

DRY

Alcohol %

13.6

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

Enticing aromas of brambleberries, toasted sage, white pepper, and clove lead to plush yet silky layers of red fruits and hints of graham cracker on the palate, with a subtle acidity, polished tannins, and a refined finish.

Ratings

Wine Enthusiasts Magazine - 94 Points - Review Coming Soon

Awards

• Double Gold Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition "There were over forty-eight judges, representing various North American wine regions, evaluating 5,816 wines from nearly 1,000 wineries for the 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition."

Vineyard Notes

This 12 acre Castello Estate vineyard, located just west of the town of Philo in Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, is in a very cool microclimate and divided into 9 blocks of Pinot Noir planted with DRC, 115, 777, Rochioli, 23, and 828 clones. It is sustainably farmed by our vineyard team, led by longtime Castello Vineyard Manager David Bejar.

Production Notes

This Castello Estate wine is the newest addition to our Pinot Noir program, and is featured in our exclusive single vineyard Pinot Noir Allocation.

Winemaker Notes

The 2019 year has been one of contrasts and challenges in Northern California. A cool, very rainy winter with flooding in the North Coast, some mud-slides followed by hot spells, windy and inclement weather during bloom and flowering- just another average year! The cool spring, clear, sunny month of June and moderate temperatures through July and August allowed the vines to develop grapes in pristine conditions. By late summer things started to warm up, and continued through early September to bring sugars and the concentration of flavors to ideal levels...Overall the 2019 Vintage looks to be another fabulous year for wine!

Food Pairing Notes

Pair this elegant yet versatile wine with roast duck, charred cod with mushrooms, or sottocenere Italian truffle cheese.

Product Reviews

Derek Phips

(Feb 3, 2022 at 1:32 AM)

Just a delicious wine from one of the best terriors!

Giselle Gonzales-Smith

(Aug 5, 2022 at 5:01 AM)

Very smooth and drinkable!