2018 Calesa Pinot Noir
Calesa Vineyard, Petaluma Gap
Tasting Notes
The Calesa
Pinot Noir shows an abundance of finesse, elegance, and terroir. This wine, fermented with
native yeasts, is overflowing with layered aromas of dried red fruit, earth and olive and a hint
of toasted oak. On the palate, its complexity showcases even more red fruit flavors of cranberry
and pomegranate notes along with well-integrated oak tannins. Plentiful acidity keeps this wine
tasting fresh and balanced with a medium-long finish.
Vineyard Notes
Calesa Vineyard, in the Petaluma Gap AVA, is situated in a unique spot
due to the influence of cool wind and fog blowing in from the Pacific Ocean. This cooling effect
makes the area an ideal place for growing high end, cool-climate Pinot Noir grapes.
Production
349 cases produced
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Vineyard Designation
Calesa
Harvest Date
September 27, 2018
Acid
4.9 g/L
pH
3.87
Aging
16 – 18 months - 40% New French Oak
Bottling Date
April 22, 2020
Food Pairing Notes
While this wine is delicious enough to stand on its own, it also pairs wonderfully with a variety
of dishes. For that long-awaited dinner party, impress your friends with a Cornish game hen,
accompanied by caramelized carrots and pomegranate molasses. Or for something a bit
out of the ordinary try a cucumber or smoked tomato Gazpacho.
Winemaker Notes
“This wine is as unique as the site from where it comes. The Calesa Vineyard is a volcanic,
rocky and windswept hillside in the beautiful Petaluma Gap of Sonoma. The intense growing
conditions clearly translate to the wine with spicy fruit and an undertone of tension, tannin
and acidity. A Pinot fanatics dream. I cannot wait to see how this ages over the next decade.” - Kirk Venge