2023 Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Gowan Creek Vineyard
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Located in the heart of the Anderson Valley, our Gowan Creek Vineyard features a unique terroir with elements from the valley’s warmer regions and its cooler, northern “deep end.” Offering an ideal southwestern exposure, and an array of unique vineyard blocks planted with clones of Pinot Noir carefully tailored to each site and
soil type. The expressive wine produced from these vines displays beautiful inky depth and robust untamed fruit flavors.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Estate Pinot Noir
Winemaker Notes
From our estate Gowan Creek Vineyard, this expressive Pinot Noir opens with vivid aromas of pennyroyal, sage, juniper, and a hint of new leather. The palate is bold and full-bodied, with firm tannins and juicy notes of black currant, marionberry, and black plum. Bright acidity and a sanguine edge add lift and depth to the long, focused finish.
Production
After ample winter rains replenished the soils, a cold spring delayed budbreak and set the stage for a long, slow growing season. With cooler temperatures into the summer months, full veraison was delayed until early August. We began harvesting our sparkling grapes on September 8th, with our still wine picks commencing on September 27th and concluding on October 30th. Though one of the coolest vintages in memory, even at lower sugar levels, our 2023 grapes showed exceptional color and concentration. As a result, 2023 looks to be one of the finest Anderson Valley vintages ever, offering wines with beautiful structure, refined tannins and a distinctive elegance.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Anderson Valley
Vineyard Designation
Gowan Creek Vineyard
Acid
0.59 g/100 mL
pH
3.48
Aging
Aged 16 months in 100% French oak, 45% new, 18% 1-Fill, 37% neutral
Fermentation
Small lot open-top fermentations utilizing a combination of cap management strategies.
Alcohol %
14.2
