Edna Valley Pinot Noir 2021
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America / California
From California's coastal, cool-climate Edna Valley, 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.
93 Points
Tasting Panel
2021 vintage
91 Points
Ken's Wine Guide.com
2021 vintage
Harvest Note
The 2021 vintage was one of the latest and highest quality harvests in memory for the Edna Valley. With only one small heat event in June, the key ripening period was mild, allowing us ample time to patiently wait for optimal flavors and phenolic ripeness.
Tasting Note
Red cherry and fresh cut rose with a savory rhubarb pie finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Pinot Noir
APPELLATION: California
PH: 3.7
ACIDITY: .057 g/100ml
ABV: 13.5%
AGING: 8 months in 26% new French oak barrels
Unique Selling Points
- From Napa Valley's renowned Cakebread Family; grapes from cool-climate Edna Valley
- Maritime climate helps retaining acidity that balances the ripe fruit flavors
- Each fermet receives a bespoke regime to contribute a unique expression to the blend
“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
