Brassfield Estate Pinot Noir 2021

Alcohol: 14.4%

Grape(s): Pinot Noir

Localization: High Valley, Lake County, North Coast, California, USA

Tasting Notes: Brassfield Estate Pinot Noir draws you in with its rich garnet color, and reveals aromas of chocolate cherry, blackberry and toasted oak. Cola and pomegranate meet in the midpalate to offer bright fruit and warm spicy tones. The well-integrated oak provides structure and depth that fills the mouth and lingers nicely into the finish.

Notes: Our Pinot Noir was harvested at the peak of ripeness in the early morning, hand-sorted, and placed in tank with 15% whole cluster. Vineyard blocks were kept separate during fermentation to enhance varietal complexity. Individual vessels of Pinot Noir underwent primary fermentation in stainless tanks with twice-daily aerated pump-overs. The wine was then barreled down to undergo malolactic fermentation naturally in our caves. Once fermentation was finished, the wine was blended and aged with 25% new French Oak for 8 months.

Food Pairing: This incredibly approachable wine is perfect on its own and with creamy cheese, or salmon.

The Domain: The western section of High Valley Appellation holds the magical lands know as High Serenity Ranch. The 2,500 acre former cattle ranch is now home to Brassfield Estate Winery & Vineyard. In 1973, Jerry Brassfield purchased the original 1,600 acres as a cattle ranch and wildlife reserve. While the cattle have gone, the wildlife still remains. Over the next three decades Mr. Brassfield continued acquiring lands. Today, the estate includes both the eastern and the western sections of High Valley as well as ownership of Round Mountain Volcano.

In 1998, the Brassfield family realized the land’s true destiny was as a world-class wine property. As a result, Brassfield Estate Winery & Vineyard was established. With the new estate vineyards increased production, the winery has grown with additional tank & barrel storage capacity and a state-of-the-art crushing facility.