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  • Moonshine Ranch Pinot Noir 2022

    95 Points
    James Molesworth, Wine Spectator
    94 Points
    Antonio Galloni, Vinous

    VINEYARD

    Moonshine Ranch

    VINTAGE2022
    ABOUT THIS WINE

    Back during prohibition the owners of Moonshine Ranch used to run ‘shine on this ranch in the existing barn. The owner used to sneak out in the middle of the night, while his wife slept to tend to the still. The wife got suspicious and thought it was another woman he was going to see, so she hired a private detective to follow him. When the detective discovered he was making moonshine, he had the man arrested and thrown in jail. The barn still stands on the property today, but houses tractors now instead.

    GROWING YEAR INFO

    The 2022 season started out with ideal conditions with early rains helping to push bud break into Spring. While we encountered instances of shatter (a grape berry fails to develop because of incomplete pollination) due to frost, this was limited to specific vineyards. Meticulous attention was given to addressing this issue, as we diligently assessed each block and thinned any clusters affected by shatter. Thankfully, the summer months offered the optimal combination of warm days and perfectly cool nights. However, Labor Day weekend launched what has been marked as one of the most heat-intensive 7-day periods on record for Sonoma County, resulting in a significant number of vineyards reaching their ripening stage simultaneously.

    VINEYARD DETAILS

    SPECIFICATIONS

    APPELLATIONRussian River Valley
    VARIETALS PLANTEDPinot Noir
    SOIL INFORMATIONHuichicha
    SOIL CHARACTERISTICSClay, Clay loam with some cobblestone
    ROOTSTOCK101-14, 3309
    CLONAL SELECTION115,114, 113 and starting in 2010 Reserve
    YEAR ACQUIRED1994
    YEAR PLANTED1995, 1996
    Tasting Notes

    Inviting aromas red cherry, blueberry, and fresh tilled soil are in the nose. Weighty upon entry, the balance acid complements the flavors of blackberries and rhubarb. Hint of pomegranate are found in the lengthy finish.

    WinemakerCourtney Robinett Wagoner
    Consulting WinemakerErin Green
    Cases Produced 341

    Winemaker’s Notes

    Lark Coryell

    November 19, 2023

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