Pinot Noir (2015)

About this wine

The 2015 Wildstone Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast offers a delightful array of flavors, including ripe cherry, raspberry, and subtle spice. The wine's balanced acidity and smooth tannins create a harmonious mouthfeel, leading to a lingering finish. The Sonoma Coast's cool climate contributes to the wine's bright fruit character and elegant structure. This vintage showcases the region's ability to produce Pinot Noir with both depth and finesse. Enjoy this wine now or allow it to develop further complexity with additional aging.

About the grape

Pinot Noir, meaning "black pine cone" in French due to its dark color and compact, conical shape, is one of the oldest grape varieties, with roots tracing back to Burgundy, France. In Sonoma County, California, Pinot Noir was first planted in the late 1960s by pioneering growers like Joe Rochioli and Joseph Swan, who recognized the region's potential for this finicky grape. The Sonoma Coast, with its cool, foggy climate influenced by the Pacific Ocean, provides ideal conditions for cultivating Pinot Noir, allowing for a longer growing season that enhances the grape's complex flavors. Today, Pinot Noir accounts for over 20% of Sonoma County's vineyard acreage, reflecting its significant role in the region's wine production.

Quick facts

• 🌧️🍇 The Sonoma Coast AVA, established in 1987, is renowned for its cool climate and high rainfall, creating ideal conditions for growing Pinot Noir grapes.
• 💔🍷 Pinot Noir is often referred to as the "heartbreak grape" due to its thin skin and susceptibility to disease, making it challenging to cultivate.
• ☀️🍷 The 2015 vintage in Sonoma Coast was characterized by a warm growing season, leading to early harvests and wines with concentrated flavors.
• 🌫️🌊 Sonoma Coast's proximity to the Pacific Ocean results in foggy mornings and cool evenings, which help maintain the grape's acidity and develop complex flavors.
• 📜🍇 Pinot Noir is one of the oldest grape varieties, with a history dating back over 1,000 years, and is the primary grape used in red Burgundy wines.

Palate profile

Producer

Wildstone is a Chilean wine brand that pays homage to the country's unique geography, where rivers and mountains converge to create fertile valleys ideal for viticulture. The brand's name reflects the rugged terrain and the wild stones that shape Chile's landscapes. Wildstone is part of the LFE Wine Group, known for producing premium, vegan-friendly wines with distinctive personalities. The winery has received numerous accolades, including high ratings from Descorchados and recognition from Alistair Cooper MW by Catad'Or.