Pinot Noir, Nobles Vineyard, Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast — 2021
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Introduction
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The Davies family, of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in the Napa Valley, is pleased to release its thirteenth vintage of its Nobles Vineyard Pinot Noir. The family’s experience with Pinot Noir dates back to 1967, when Jack and Jamie Davies first used this elegant red varietal to make their inaugural vintage of Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine. Over the 55 years following that first use, Schramsberg’s winemakers have built long-lasting relationships with some of the best Pinot Noir growers and vineyards in the North Coast. Developing upon this passion, history, and experience, second-generation Vintner Hugh Davies, along with Winemakers Sean Thompson and Jessica Koga, present this vineyard-designate Pinot Noir wine from the 2021 vintage.
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Vineyard Profile
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Owned and managed by the Nobles family, this vineyard produces bright, complex, and richly layered Pinot Noir grapes. It is located approximately 75 miles north of San Francisco, on the north Sonoma Coast, in the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA. With the vineyard’s moderate daytime and nighttime temperature swings, the Pinot Noir grapes follow a steady path to optimum ripeness, full flavor and color expression. The site is located on the eastern slopes of the second mountain ridge in from the Pacific Ocean, between 950 and 1,050 feet above sea level. Planted in 1993, on the property’s Goldridge loam soil, less than two tons per acre of vibrant, yet supple, fruit is harvested each year.
- Appellation: Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast
- Clones: 777, Martini
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Vintage Report
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The 2021 Sonoma Coast growing season started out cold and progressed into a mildly warm summer. Hot days and cold nights allowed for steady ripening throughout the season. The fall was free of any long and lingering heat waves, allowing the fruit to develop to optimal ripeness with intense fruit flavors. Overall, there were excellent growing conditions, resulting in beautifully balanced wines.
- Harvest Date(s): September 15, 2021
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Vinification
- Barrel Aging: 15 months (38% new, 31% once use)
- Coopers: Francois Freres, Atelier, Damy, Remond
- Bottled: January 20, 2023
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
- Alcohol: 14.6%
- TA: 6.1 g/L
- p H: 3.52
- Release Date: September 1, 2023
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Tasting Notes
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The 2021 Sonoma Coast growing season started out cold and progressed into a mildly warm summer. Hot days and cold nights allowed for steady ripening throughout the season. The fall was free of any long and lingering heat waves, allowing the fruit to develop to optimal ripeness with intense fruit flavors. Overall, there were excellent growing conditions, resulting in beautifully balanced wines.
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Reviews
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Pinot Noir, Nobles Vineyard, Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast — 2021 – Wine Enthusiast – 96 Points – Cellar Selection
“For pure luxurious enjoyment, this fruit- and spice-soaked wine is difficult to beat. It's a treat to sip the ripe red and black fruit flavors and savor the generous oak spices like cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. Ample, soft tannins lend a posh, mouthfilling texture.”