Russian River Pinot Noir 2021

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$925.00
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Cultivated in sandy soils, the Pinot Noir vines of the Russian River vat benefit from a sustainable agriculture approach, which favors respect for the environment and the preservation of biodiversity. This method allows each vine to fully absorb essential nutrients from the soil for optimal development. The bunches are harvested by hand in the dead of night and completely destemmed, then ferment naturally with the help of local yeasts, without pumping over. The wine then matures on lees in barrels, 38% of them being new, for almost ten months before careful bottling, without fining or filtration. With its deep ruby ​​hue, Russian RIver Pinot Noir offers an intense olfactory bouquet, dominated by aromas of pepper and cherry, enhanced with delicate floral notes. On the palate it is distinguished by exceptional richness and harmony, with subtle spicy nuances enveloped in a full and concentrated texture, leading to a long and complex finish. This vintage presents itself with excellent aging potential.

Where are we traveling?

California If 50 American states produce wine, Californian production alone represents approximately 85% of the country's production, making this state the 4th largest producer in the world behind Italy, France and Spain. The climate is strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean which at this latitude is a cold ocean. The wine-growing regions located near the Pacific have an oceanic climate becoming Mediterranean the further inland you go from the ocean and it becomes more continental near the Sierra Nevada. Bays and openings to the sea, such as San Pablo Bay, act as thermal regulators on viticulture, particularly in Napa and Sonoma Valley.

The little history of the country

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In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...). In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public. Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.

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