Pinot Noir 2023
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America / California
From California's maritime, cool-climate San Luis Opispo (SLO) Coast, where the long, cool growing season allows us to patiently wait and pick grapes at their optimum flavor. Each ferment is gently handled with a bespoke regime to carefully extract pure fruit flavors and silken tannins. We keep components separate at long as possible to truly understand what each individually selected parcel can bring to the blend.
Drawing from 50 years of the Cakebread family's winemaking experience and selecting grapes that reflect the unique personalities of their regions, Bezel crafts quality, fruit-forward wines to elevate your everyday wine drinking occasion.
Harvest Note
One of the coolest, latest and longest harvests we've had in a while. This gave us lots of hang time and allowed us to wait until the flavour spectrum was just right! Cool conditions after a wet winter were tough in the vineyards, however our expert grape growers worked with us to deliver beautiful, high-quality fruit. A great vintage for those with patience to wait rather than rush to pick.
Tasting Note
Notes of tart red cherry, coastal sage and hints of toasted vanilla
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Pinot Noir
APPELLATION: San Luis Obispo (SLO) Coast
PH: 3.56
ACIDITY: 5.6 g/l
ABV: 13.5%
AGING: Aged in French oak barrels, 20% new
Unique Selling Points
- Grapes come from cool-climate San Luis Obispo (SLO) Coast
- The maritime climate helps retain acidity that balances ripe fruit flavors
- From the family behind Napa Valley's renowned Cakebread Cellars
“The cool, maritime climate of Edna Valley allows for slow ripening. With patience we can pick at the perfect ripeness to reveal optimum terroir expression.”
Jane Dunkley, Winemaker
