2024 Pinot Noir RRV

Few areas in the world are blessed with just the right balance of warm days and

cool nights that are needed to produce great Pinot Noir. The Russian River Valley

appellation (or AVA - American Viticultural Area) is one of those places - and we take full

advantage of it. We grow or choose to work with growers who know this varietal and we

collaborate with them to pick the fruit when flavors are well developed but

while acid levels are still balanced. This wine comes from three great vineyards in the

Russian River Valle

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Winemaker's Notes

We hand-pick the grapes at night or at first light and deliver them cool to the

winery where they are de-stemmed (not crushed) and allowed to cold soak for

three days before fermentation is allowed to start. Lots are either inoculated or

allowed to ferment on their own, a decision we make once we assess the quality

of the incoming fruit. Once the alcoholic fermentation is complete, wines are

drawn into French oak barrels (about 30% new) where they complete the

malolactic fermentation and age on the fine lees until late spring. We aim to make

a Pinot Noir that is layered and complex, one that evolves in your glass and keeps

delivering new nuances. As with all of the Longboard wines, balance and elegance

is what we strive for.

Tasting Notes

This wine is a blend of both old-world clones and newer (Dijon) clones. We craft

it to have a harmonious matrix of bright red fruit character that blends into more

savory notes of mushrooms and smoked meats. The classic food pairing for this

wine is seared duck breast with a savory-sweet and salty sauce but it lends itself to many other food journeys including Salmon and many vegetarian dishes. Feel free to explore.