2018 PINOT NOIR, Il Rubino
Il Rubino ("The Ruby”) is a rare gemstone prized for its brightness, purity, and intensity. A complex and well-balanced blend of fruit from some of the best Pinot Noir growing regions in the North Coast AVA. Juicy dark red fruits mingle with earthy spice through to a round and elegant finish.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
100% Pinot Noir
Appellation
North Coast
Harvest Date
August 14 - September 30, 2017
Acid
6.3 g/L
pH
3.58
Aging
11 months in Burgundian French oak barrels, 45% new oak
Bottling Date
August 30, 2018
Residual Sugar
0.5 g/L
Alcohol %
13.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Il Rubino ("The Ruby”) is a rare gemstone prized for its brightness, purity, and intensity. It is with this inspiration that our winemaking team has selected several of our most impressive Pinot Noir barrels to create the "Il Rubino" blend, a truly exceptional and distinctive wine.
Vineyard Notes
An elegant and well-balanced blend of fruit from four of the best cool-climate Pinot Noir growing
regions in the North Coast: Anderson Valley, Mendocino Ridge, Sonoma Coast, and Green Valley of Russian River Valley. Each location lends a subtle layering and complexity to the finished wine.
Winemaker Notes
Winter provided a record-breaking rainfall - a welcome end to the 4-years of drought. Bloom and fruit set in May occurred under ideal conditions. Summer was warm but the vines weathered the heat well and maturity moved along at a steady pace. The 2017 wine quality shows a lot of bright acidity and fresh varietal aromas in the white wines, and deep color, sweet fruit flavors. Looking like it will be another classic year! - Brooks Painter, Director of Winemaking
Food Pairing Notes
Pair this versatile wine with stuffed mushrooms, chicken marsala, or duck confit.
Production
2025 cases
Double Gold Medal - 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition