2021 Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Split Rail
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Our Split Rail Pinot Noir comes from the cool western edge of the Anderson Valley, where coastal fog and wind lengthen the growing season, allowing the grapes to slowly develop silky tannins and beautifully intense flavors of fruit and spice. Blended from multiple clones to accentuate its layered complexity, it is lush and flowing on the palate, offering alluring notes of juicy boysenberry, black raspberry, pennyroyal, anise and sweet baking spices.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Winemaker Notes
From the western edge of the Anderson Valley where coastal fog and wind lengthen the growing season, this beautifully balanced and structural wine offers aromas of violet, sage, tropical perfume and a hint of passionfruit. On the palate it is supple and rich, with luxurious blueberry and huckleberry flavors framed by silky tannins and vibrant acidity.
Production
After a dry winter we received a bit of welcome rainfall in early March followed by a mild warm-up that helped to push the first buds. By mid-April, all three estate vineyards had reached 100% budbreak, with healthy balanced vines throughout the valley. Summer was dry and mild, with a few hot days to help promote even ripening. We harvested Chardonnay for our sparkling wines beginning in mid-August, with our first Pinot Noir at the start of September. After a late-August heatwave, harvest began in earnest until a natural cool-down slowed the pace, and our last pick was on October 6th. Another stellar vintage in Anderson Valley, the quality of the fruit was exceptional, producing incredibly concentrated, flavorful and aromatic wines.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Anderson Valley
Vineyard Designation
Split Rail
Acid
0.55 g/100 ml
pH
3.38
Aging
Aged in French oak for 16 months 38% new, 62% neutral
Fermentation
Small lot open-top fermentations using a combination of cap management strategies.
Alcohol %
14.2