About the Wine:
Characterized by a deep dark plum color, Storypoint Pinot Noir captures the elegant, silky, fruit-driven blend from renowned California wine regions. Our stylish Pinot Noir reveals concentrated notes of blackberry jam, dark chocolate covered cherries, and baking spice. On the finish, our Pinot Noir offers oak-driven layers of toffee and espresso.
Viticulture Notes:
Storypoint vineyard sites have distinctive soil types, slopes, exposures and micro-climates. Perhaps most critical for Pinot Noir is the significant maritime influence; cool evening breezes and hovering morning fog allow vineyards to slowly ripen while preserving the fruit’s crisp acidity. In 2018, California’s growing season was slow and steady, producing grapes of excellent quality across the state. Consistent days of sunshine created a warmer season than in previous years and the increased temperatures allowed grapes to ripen to optimum levels.
Winemaking Notes:
Fruit for our Pinot Noir was fermented at temperatures between 78° and 82°F. Skin contact was maintained for up to 5 days for enhanced color and a nice plush mouthfeel. After fermentation, the young wines were oak aged to begin integrating the dark fruit characteristics with those of the rich, toasted oak.
- Varieties:
- 94% Pinot Noir
- 6% Other Select Varieties
- Alcohol Level: 14.3%
- Titratable Acidity: 6.0g/L
- Residual Sugar: 3.1g/L
- pH: 3.79