Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2020

Name: Twomey - Russian River Valley Pinot Noir - 2020
Brand: Le Goût du Vin
Price: 95.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

TWOMEY

95,00 €

A high-end Pinot Noir from the famous Russian River Valley

UNITED STATES

Vin Red

13.5%

10 years+

100% Pinot Noir

750ml

Red

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Founded in 1999 by the Duncan family of Silver Oak, the Twomey estate aimed to expand beyond Cabernet Sauvignon and vinify other grape varieties coming only from vineyards with a strong identity. More than 20 years later, Twomey wines are a blend of time and terroir, sourced from renowned cool-climate vineyards that stretch along the coast from California's Santa Maria Valley to California's Willamette Valley. Oregon.

This is the first Pinot Noir made by Twomey, designed to highlight the fresh and renowned terroir of Russian River Valley. After the manual harvest, the grapes immediately arrive at the cellar. They are sorted there and delicately pressed. Fermentation follows at controlled temperature in stainless steel vats. Aging then takes place in French oak barrels for 14 months. This wine reveals notes of blackberries , blackcurrant , blueberries , morello cherries , prunes , black spices , cinnamon and cocoa beans . The palate is fleshy, dense and juicy, subtly balanced by the acidity of the Russian River terroir. The tannins are fine and elegant and the finish shows persistence and complexity.

Where are we traveling?

California

While 50 American states produce wine, Californian production alone represents about 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 regions located near the Pacific have an oceanic climate that becomes Mediterranean the further inland you move 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 sub-region: Stag's Leap

The Stags Leap district of California's Napa Valley wine region is home to some of the most famous and highly regarded vineyards in the United States. The vineyards here are overwhelmingly dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, which produces rich red wines with ripe black currant flavors, a certain freshness and elegance. Located just north of the city of Napa, Stags Leap is in a very special location on the eastern side of the valley. It occupies a narrow strip of valley floor, separated from the main valley by a range of low hills running roughly north to south. Climate also plays a key role (situated 15 miles from the northern edge of San Pablo Bay) the area is well positioned to receive cool, moist breezes that blow north into the valley from San Pablo Bay. These bring the famous Napa Valley fog on summer mornings and afternoons, which provides beneficial cooling on hot, dry days.

The little history of the country

UNITED STATES

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.