2021 Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard
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Located high in the heart of Anderson Valley, the steep, southwest-facing slopes of the famed Cerise Vineyard rise in elevation from 700 to 1,700 feet, creating one of our most unique and intriguing vineyards. Echoing the untamed, rustic beauty of the site, Cerise produces a singular expression of Pinot Noir with a robust structure, vibrant layers of lush red fruit, and savory dried herb, earth and meat undertones.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% estate Pinot Noir
Winemaker Notes
The famed Cerise Vineyard has yielded a plush and beautifully age-worthy wine with entrancing aromas of red berries, white flowers, fresh thyme, saddle leather and rich mahogany. On the sultry and well-structured palate, rich, refined tannins frame pure flavors of Rainier cherry and spice as they glide to a long, luxurious finish.
Production
After a dry winter we received a bit of welcome rainfall in early March followed by a mild warm-up that helped to push the first buds. By mid-April, all three estate vineyards had reached 100% budbreak, with healthy balanced vines throughout the valley. Summer was dry and mild, with a few hot days to help promote even ripening. We harvested Chardonnay for our sparkling wines beginning in mid-August, with our first Pinot Noir at the start of September. After a late-August heatwave, harvest began in earnest until a natural cool-down slowed the pace, and our last pick was on October 6th. Another stellar vintage in Anderson Valley, the quality of the fruit was exceptional, producing incredibly concentrated, flavorful and aromatic wines.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Anderson Valley
Vineyard Designation
Cerise Vineyard
Acid
0.58 g/100 ml
pH
3.45
Aging
Aged in French oak for 16 months 50% new, 50% neutral
Fermentation
Small lot open-top fermentations using a combination of cap management strategies.
Alcohol %
14.2