Pinot Noir 2024
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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 as 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
The 2024 growing season for the San Luis Obispo Coast was marked by higher-than-average rainfall and a notably cooler spring. The wet winter and early spring precipitation replenished water reserves, providing a strong foundation for vine growth. The cooler temperatures in spring delayed bud break, pushing the season back slightly compared to typical years. As temperatures gradually warmed in late spring and early summer, the vines caught up, and overall growth was robust, however the cool spring inhibited the vines production and yields were slightly lower than average. The summer months experienced moderate heat, which helped in developing the grapes’ flavors while maintaining good acidity.
Tasting Note
Flavors of vibrant raspberry and the subtle herbaceousness of dried oregano with delicate notes of oak that give a hint of toasted marshmallow.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Pinot Noir
PH: 3.54
ACIDITY: 5.9 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 San Luis Obispo Coast allows for slow ripening. With patience we can pick at the perfect ripeness to reveal optimum terroir expression.”
Jane Dunkley, Winemaker
