2023 Rosé of Pinot Noir
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Alcohol %
14.6
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
This wine was created using the saignée method with juice from our Sonoma Coast Single Vineyard Pinot Noir estate grapes. We wanted to create an enjoyable rose that reflects the characteristics of our Sonoma Coast vineyards and is still true to our Martinelli style. This wine best denotes the flavor profiles of our vineyards, showcasing how beautiful the fruit from the Sonoma Coast can be.
Winemaker Notes
2021 was the driest known year on record and was also the third
year of drought conditions for Sonoma County. Contrary to
these conditions, the summer was relatively cool and started two
weeks later than the previous year. The drought conditions did
bring ripeness to each of our varietals at just about the same
time. By the end of the first week, we had 40% of total tonnage
in the winery. This included Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and
Zinfandel from both Fort Ross-Seaview and Russian River
Valley. Despite being a very compact harvest, small clusters and
berry size have yielded exceptional quality which makes 2021 a
standout vintage