Deloach Heritage Pinot Noir (750ml)
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Wine Type
Red Wine
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Size
750ml
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Vintage
2020
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Country
USA
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Region
California
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Sub-Region
Russian River Valley
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Grape
Pinot Noir
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Farming Method
ConventionalMost products with this label come from producers who do their best to avoid any intervention at all but it’s possible that some of the aforementioned preventative measures and additions are deemed necessary. Learn More
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ABV
14.5%
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Food Pairing
BeefChickenMushroom dishes
As a pioneering producer and winegrower in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, DeLoach Vineyards has been experimenting with and perfecting the best combinations of soil, rootstock, and clones for over three decades. In 2003, the Boisset family brought two generations of sustainable winemaking experience from Burgundy, France to California’s Russian River Valley. They planted the vineyards with cover crops in order to revitalize the soil and in the meantime, DeLoach partnered with winegrowers equally dedicated to and passionate about eco-friendly farming practices and the production of high-quality wines.
In 2010, Demeter USA, the only certification agent for Biodynamic® farms in the United States, certified the 17-acre estate vineyard and garden at DeLoach Vineyards, fully compliant with their standards for Demeter Biodynamic status. As one of less than 100 wineries or vineyards in the U.S. with Demeter certified Biodynamic estate vineyards, DeLoach is among an elite group of sustainable wine grape growers committed to farming in parallel with the Earths natural cycles. Wines made from the estate’s grapes are organic and biodynamic; some wines in the Deloach portfolio are made from purchased grapes that may not have been grown according to organic / biodynamic standards.
Tasting Notes
This Pinot Noir opens with vibrant aromas of black cherry and mulberry fruits with notes of leafy herbs. Medium to full-bodied, rich flavors of red plum and raspberry are layered with notes of vanilla bean, chocolate and spice. Bright acidity with supple tannins lead to a savory finish.
Method
The fruit for this Pinot Noir is primarily from the Delta region of California and is fermented in closed-top fermenters. A small portion is aged in seasoned barrels to impart slight oak characteristics to the wine, but most is kept in stainless steel in order to stay true to the wine’s lighter, food-friendly style. By fermenting and aging the majority of the fruit in closed stainless steel, the delicate fresh fruit aromas can be preserved. This Pinot Noir, like many of the world’s finest wines, requires minimal handling.
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Leif Helmer
Enjoyed immensely at Darya. Brought a bottle home from BishCell that night