Valravn Pinot Noir 2022

VINEYARDS | The core of the 2022 Valravn Pinot Noir is from the Russian River AVA (about three-quarters), with Sonoma Coast fruit making up the balance. The Sonoma Coast component is comprised of declassified barrels from our Marine Layer wines. WINEMAKING | Hand-sorted grapes undergo a cold soak in the cellar, followed by primary fermentation with 25% whole clusters in small open-top stainless steel tanks. Following primary, the wine transferred to a blend of French oak, including François Freres, Remond, and Rousseau barrels, about 20% of which are new, for ten months malolactic and aging. PRESS | 91 JS“Ripe cherries, chocolate, dried citrus peel and hints of bitters on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied with creamy tannins and vivid acidity. Smooth and sleek yet it shows some tension and crunchiness in the finish." TASTING NOTES | A juicy, complex wine with persistent flavors of Luxardo cherries, strawberry compote, and spicy, floral notes. The Sonoma Coast parcels show the typical cr