Ironstone Pinot Noir 2022
USA, Lodi
Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel, Souzào
Price category: $$$
Description
This Pinot Noir gives you seductive aromas of luscious black cherries mixed with cloves, spice and a touch of vanilla. These are followed by a well-rounded and supple cherry and plum flavor with a bit of earthiness. Soft tannins and a smoky and black tea-tobacco note finishes this full flavored wine deliciously!
Certifications
Alcohol
14.5%
Analytical data
dry
1.96 g/l residual sugar
5.7 g/l acidity
3.63 pH
Vineyard
The Kautz Family grows these Pinot Noir grapes in their Thornton Ranch property in the Jahant sub-AVA, closest Lodi AVA to the California Delta, a vast waterway that directly connects to the Pacific Ocean. These vineyards benefit the greatest from the daily ocean breezes, making it one of the coolest areas in Lodi.
Aromas
Aroma intensity: restrained
Fruit: restrained
Floral: minimal
Wood: minimal
Taste
Body: moderate
Tannins: mild
Bottle weight (empty)
Size: 0.750l
Closure: Synthetic cork