2023 Growers Series Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley

Bright aromatic notes of pomegranate and raspberry leap from the glass with a touch of rose petal. The focused fruit and balanced acidity give this wine exceptional structure and a satisfyingly long finish.

Member Price: $64 – $76

The Growers Series wines represent a collection of exceptional varietals found outside of our Rutherford estate. These wines are crafted with the same detail and attention as our estate wines while offering us the opportunity to showcase the vineyards and terroir of our fellow growers throughout Napa and Sonoma.

Harvested from a hillside vineyard, the balance of cooling morning fog and warm days led to rich red fruit. Full-bodied and richly layered, this wine has excellent structure and introduces earthy tones harmoniously entwined with the red and black fruit. 

100% Pinot Noir | 11 months in 40% new oak

Tasting Notes

Bright aromatic notes of pomegranate and raspberry leap from the glass with a touch of rose petal. Cherry, rhubarb, and strawberry notes dance across the palate with hints of cocoa, soft baking spice and an umami finish. The focused fruit and balanced acidity give this wine exceptional structure and a satisfyingly long finish.

Vineyard Notes

The 2023 vintage marked the end of our three-year drought, bringing nearly 30” of rainfall that contributed to the revitalization of our soil profiles and fostering robust canopy growth. The vintage was one of the mildest in the last 10 years which provided a long hangtime, allowing full flavor development leading to very expressive flavors and aromas. As soon as the fruit set after flowering, extensive hand work began in the vineyard opening the canopy to allow for full sun exposure on the fruit. This leads to full, concentrated flavor and ensures the fruit is as expressive as possible. The 2023 vintage will be one for the ages and we feel these wines truly capture the exceptional year.

Winemaker Notes

Hand-picked, about 15% of the fruit was whole cluster fermented while the remaining fruit was gently destemmed to still get whole berries into the fermentation tank. After 12-14 days on skins, the wine was put into French oak barrels for 10 months before being bottled and released.

Technical Details

Type:

Red

Varietal:

Pinot Noir

Region:

California

Appellation:

Russian River Valley

Vintage:

2023

Case Production:

430