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Bramble & Bower
2021 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley, California
Anderson Valley’s 2021 vintage was one of those special years where everything fell perfectly into place. After a dry winter, spring began with cool weather as roots ventured far underground to find water. In the deep end of the valley, chilly nights and ocean breezes kept summer temperatures warm and mild. This allowed grapes to ripen steadily into August until well-timed heat spikes carried this pristine vintage to the finish line resulting in expressive wines that were truly made in the vineyard.
As one of the coolest growing regions in California, it’s easy to understand why Anderson Valley makes an impeccable home to Pinot Noir. Clear summer skies drench grapes in warmth and sunshine, encouraging plump fruit flavors and fuller-bodied styles. High heat is countered by the valley’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean as coastal fog, and sea breezes protect Pinot Noir’s nuanced aromas and graceful acidity. This idyllic setting shapes complex and expressive wines with impressive age-ability.
Our Pinot Noir showcases elegance and power with concentrated fruit flavors balanced in harmony with oak. The nose opens with ripe black cherry aromas, joined by baker’s chocolate, vanilla and earth. Full-bodied for Pinot Noir, the palate offers smooth acidity and tannins with juicy blackberry flavors mingling with hints of cedar and toasty oak. This wine is an excellent candidate for the cellar, with flavors and textures that will continue to integrate for years to come.
Black cherry, baker’s chocolate, vanilla, earth, blackberry, cedar
Profile
Body: Acidity: Fruit: Tannin:
This Pinot Noir is crafted in a fuller style, making it an excellent dinner companion. The best pairings will accentuate its rich flavors and complement its balance of fruit and oak. Juicy cuts of meat like chicken thighs, pork or beef tenderloin will emphasize the wine’s dark fruit notes and velvety textures. Vegetarian dishes featuring root vegetables and mushrooms will play into its earthy and oak-driven characteristics. Take these pairings further by grilling on cedar planks and seasoning with dried herbs.
Menu suggestions
• Gnocchi with butter and sage sauce
• Creamy mushroom pesto pasta
• Roast root vegetable stew
• Brined cedar plank pork chops
• Roasted chicken thighs with garlic and herbs
• Beef tenderloin with mushroom ragu
Temperature: Room temperature (60–65°F)
Decanting time: 30 minutes
Glassware: Burgundy glass
Our Pinot Noir is a blend of select vineyard sites in the cooler end of Anderson Valley. Harvest took place across three days in mid-September, followed by careful sorting to keep only the best fruit. After crushing, the juice soaks with its grape skins for five days, gathering color, texture and flavor. Fermentation takes place with native yeast, lasting twelve days before the wine enters 30 percent new oak barrels, where it is left to mature and harmonize before bottling.
• Native yeast ferments wine slowly, increasing complexity.
• Aging wine in new and old oak barrels enhances flavors and softens tannins.
• Moderate drought-like conditions increase flavor concentration.
• Cool temperatures slow ripening, preserving acidity and delicate flavor characteristics.
2021 Bramble & Bower Pinot Noir Anderson Valley, California
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