Tasting Notes

Release Date: Spring 2023

Our Domaine Eden Pinot Noir vineyards are a wonderful mix of clones: Dijon 667, 777, and 828, with historic selections of  Mount Eden, Calera, Swan, and Pommard. This mosaic creates the wine's complexity along with, of course, the terroir.

Domaine Eden is entirely north facing, so it gets little direct sun. It is ideal for the fragile Pinot Noir fruit, which is sensitive to intense heat and light. The delicacy and elegance—hallmarks of Pinot Noir are naturally abundant.

An early harvest ensued during the first half of September; all the fermentations are indigenous, and the wines are never fined or filtered.

Spicy aromas of cherry, plum, and cedar box are alluring. The palate is broad with blue and red fruit concentration. Although pleasing now, this vintage will pay     dividends with 4-5 years of cellaring.

 

Production

3,066

Tech Notes

Rain Total in 2020: 20.6 inches

Yield: 2.4 tons per acre

Harvest Dates: September 1st - 9th, hand harvested

Numbers @ Harvest: 23.1° Brix, 3.38 pH, 7.0 grams acidity

Fermentation: 20% Whole Cluster

Barrel: 100% barrel aged in 2-5 year old French Oak

Aging: 11 months

Bottling: August 2021, no fining or filtration

Alcohol: 14%

Reviews

91 points Wine Spectator - November 30, 2023

Fresh with raspberry, damson plum and blood orange notes, carried by finely beaded acidity and backed by rooibos tea and savory notes through the lively finish. Shows taut underlying grip too, giving this a touch of old school. Drink now through 2030.—J.M