Honoring the best of traditional winemaking the wines from our estate vineyards are handcrafted to showcase the natural expression of the vineyard variety and vintage. In a world of flashy technology some might call this hopelessly old-fashioned. We call it Craftwork. Tasting Notes: An elegant and stylish wine with aromas of black cherries raspberries and plums. Medium bodied with soft tannins the bright red fruit flavors balance a lingering sweet oak finish. Craftwork Pinot Noir is graceful and balanced and pairs beautifully with grilled salmon roast duck pork tenderloin or soft-ripened cheeses. Winemaking The delicate Pinot Noir grapes were picked in the cool early morning hours at optimum ripeness. Upon arrival at the winery they were destemmed and allowed to cold soak at 50°F for three days to help stabilize color and enhance flavor. The juice was then fermented in open-top fermenters punched down three times a day at the height of fermentation and held on the skins for two weeks before pressing. The wine was carefully aged with a combination of new and neutral oak to craft a lush elegant offering that displays bright fruit and vivid flavors. Vineyards Of all varieties Pinot Noir is the most sensitive to its terroir. Our cool climate estate vineyards with a selection of the best Dijon clones consistently produce top-quality Pinot Noirs. The area around the small towns of Greenfield and Soledad is blessed with a perfect climate for this temperamental varietal with evening coastal fogs that often linger until mid-morning the following day. This allows the intricate fruit flavors to develop while preserving crucial acidity. A combination of right location and traditional winemaking allows us to craft a graceful and expressive wine that delivers classic Pinot Noir flavors complexity and a silky smooth finish.
