2022 Kukeri Russian River Valley Cuvée Ivonne Pinot Noir

Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2022
Appellation: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Alcohol: 14.1%
pH: 3.6
Production: 120 cases

Awards: Double-Gold  Medal from 2024 Sonoma County Harvest Fair.

Introduction: The Russian River Valley in Sonoma County are renowned for producing some of the world’s best Pinot Noirs and our Kukeri Cuvée Ivonne Pinot Noir is one of them. The fruit for the 2022 Russian River Pinot Noir is sourced from two different vineyards, one is located on the western edge of Green Valley also known as one of the coolest and foggiest region, and the other is a hillside vineyard, west of Windsor in the upper part of the Russian River Valley. The wine is produced from tree different clones, the clone 667, which bring vivid fruit, 777 which add some chewy tannins and 115 which bring some brightness, cherry, and floral aromatics. The result is intense and rich Pinot Noir with good tannin structure suitable for aging.

Winemaking: The grapes were handpicked at the middle of September, then crushed and de-stemmed into small fermentation bins and allowed to cold soak for 3 days to help stabilize the color and enhance flavors. It was fermented for 16 days and punched down 3 times a day to increase extraction of color and phenolic compounds. Gently pressed and aged on light less for 13 months into 100% French barrels with 35% new oak. Only 5 barrels are produced from this limited-edition Pinot Noir.

Tasting Notes: The 2022 Kukeri Russian River Pinot Noir is silky in texture and complex in flavor, with black cherries, rose petal and wild berries fusing perfectly with an exotic undertone of licorice and light vanilla oak. In the glass, bright red hues, darker to the edge, medium weight on the palate balanced with bright mouth-watering acidity. Long and luscious finish.

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