Sea Smoke 2020 Southing Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir "varietal_Pinot Noir" The Merlot vineyard - Vigna

The Merlot vineyard - Vigna Montosoli - which was planted about 30 years ago

cedar and allspice

Fermentation: 4 Day Cold Soak

and assorted tobacco and leafy herb nuances

and the vineyard’s diversity is suitable for growing Cabernet Sauvignon

Sea Smoke 2020 Southing Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir "varietal_Pinot Noir" The Merlot vineyard - VignaWinemaking: Hand harvested, clusters were sorted in the vineyard and then gently destemmed following an evening in our cold room. All jack stems were removed on the sorting table. Musts were cold soaked in open top fermenters for five days, and then inoculated with cultured yeasts to begin slow fermentation. Each tank was manually punched down two times per day, with a total maceration time of fourteen to eighteen days. Upon completion of primary