Winemaker's Notes
As those who purchased futures on the 2021 Russian River Valley bottling probably now know quite well, 2021 was a very expressive vintage for Pinot Noir in Sonoma County. Glen and Pamela Gunsalus have farmed this site for over 20 years and have worked together shoulder to shoulder with an uncommon dedication which I appreciate, being in touch with every aspect of their vineyard. Having worked with several of the different clonal/rootstock combinations, I have settled into this one that suits my purposes perfectly.
Beets, loam, peony on the nose. With air, some cola notes arise a bit, morphing into more of a sassafras expression. Just the aroma makes one salivate. The mouth has a gorgeous texture yet the quite juicy acidity keeps the commuter train of these flavors moving. The savoriness of this wine is more apparent on the mouth than the nose with the juicy acidity keeping things fresh well after most flavors have echoed their last goodbyes. Structurally, this is built for a much longer term than its youthful deliciousness suggests.
