Limited Quantity 92 Points

2021 WALT Brown Ranch Pinot Noir

$90.00
$81.00 Member price*
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SKU
21WPN7BW
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Critic Review
92
Points
Jeb Dunnuck
"The 2021 Pinot Noir WALT Brown Ranch comes from Carneros and is an outstanding effort, giving up lots of darker cherry and redcurrant fruits as well as some spicy, foresty, earthy nuances, medium body, terrific balance, and enough ripe tannins to keep it drinking nicely for a decade."
92
Points
2021 WALT Brown Ranch Pinot Noir2021 WALT Brown Ranch Pinot Noir

The aromas open to brooding black cherry, brown sugar, and dried herbs. A soft and supple entry leads to a densely concentrated mid-palate supported by warm flavors of cola and toasted oak. A hint of nutmeg spice adds an energizing lift to the finish.

  • Black Cherry
  • Dried Herbs
  • Toasted Oak
  • Nutmeg Spice

The Brown Ranch vineyard sits on a hillside within the Napa Carneros "banana belt" a specific micro-climate where the morning fog burns off earlier, warming the vineyard for a longer period of time than other sites in the appellation.

More Information
Bottle Size750mL
Varietal Composition100% Pinot Noir
Barrel Aging10 Months in 40% New French Oak (François Frères)
AppellationCarneros, Napa Valley
VineyardBrown Ranch
Vintage NotesThe alluring 2021 vintage is remarkable for its low yields, which resulted in an extra degree of concentration in our wines. In a second year of drought, the vines grew quickly in the warm spring weather while our team judiciously managed watering block by block. By summer, the vines had set a lighter than average crop, and cooler weather in August allowed time for vineyard passes to finetune the fruit load and manage the canopy. After a smooth harvest season, we are excited about the flavor-packed 2021's.
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