2021 Magnolia Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands
2021 Magnolia Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands
Tasting Notes
The 2021 growing season was relatively mild, much like 2018, with a few key differences. We had less than average rainfall for the winter months, and budbreak started in late March. Mild spring and early summer conditions were ideal for flowering but only a small crop set. Most of the summer was above average in temperature and the grapes ripened fully by the beginning of September for a harvest on September 13, 2021.Vineyard Notes
Several vineyards throughout the SLH region, Vineyard elevation 150 to 300 feet above sea level. Decomposed Granite/Sandy Loam soil.| Vintage | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Santa Lucia Highlands |
| Harvest Date | September 13, 2021 |
| PH | 3.34 |
| Barrel Aging | 10 months in 100% French oak barrels, 40% new |
| Fermentation | 2 day cold soak before fermenting in stainless steel tanks with the cultivated yeast |
| Tannin | 5.7 g/L |
| Alcohol % | 14.4 |
| Size | 750 ml |
