2022 Jenkins Ranch Pinot Noir
Exceptionally high intensity red fruit and cola aromas leap from the glass. Savory supporting actors of nori, dark soil, fresh rain and sea spray contribute to a greatly complex effort. The tannins are so supple and fresh they are nearly sweet. Licorice, cocoa partner with a beam of acidity, lending intrigue and freshness to the finish.
The 2022 vintage in Sonoma was remarkable, marked by a series of climatic challenges and triumphs. Below-average rainfall during the winter months was mitigated by the heavy rains in March and April. A sustained heatwave in August accelerated ripeness, leading to a compressed harvest. The 2022 wines are shaping up to be exceptional, with delightful fruit profiles, acid structures, and concentration. It’s a vintage that captures the essence of Sonoma’s terroir, promising wines that are vibrant, complex, and true to their vineyard origins.
Located about two miles south-west of Sebastopol on Pleasant Hill Rd. (in an area locally known as Sebastopol Hills), the 18-acre Jenkins Ranch is situated on a north-east facing hillside. Once an apple orchard, Jenkins Ranch features Goldridge series sandy loam soils planted mostly to Dijon selection 777 with a small block of 667. These vines were planted under the guidance of renowned vineyard manager Charlie Chenoweth in 2001. Though the site features cool coastal influences, its location one series of hills back from the Petaluma Gap offers a degree of shelter and warmth for the grapes.
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Multi-yeast fermentations (native yeast, followed by cultured yeast)
- 100% malo-lactic fermentation in barrel
- 100% Burgundian French oak barrels- (46% new; 54% 1-2-year old)
- Aged 18 months on light lees
- Bottled without filtration to preserve the wine’s aromas and flavors and enhance aging potential
- This wine is Vegan
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
- Region:
- California
- Appellation:
- Sonoma Coast
- Vintage:
- 2022