Stone Lion Pinot Noir 2021
A cooler growing season with an extended period of moderate temperatures resulted in a harvest with great potential for complex flavor development. Despite a challenging spring with variable weather and winds slowing fruit development, the consistent mild conditions of summer and fall led to a successful harvest from.
Wine Growing Notes
The 2021 Stone Lion Pinot Noir, a unique blend of five distinct vineyard blocks, offers a captivating taste. These blocks are neslted behind Tolosa near the Santa Lucia Mountains. After optical sorting and destemming, grapes were cold soaked for three days before fermentation in 100% stainless steel tanks at a mix of warm and cool tempatures. The wine was aged for nine months in French oak barrels, with 13% being new, to enhance its complexity and mouthfeel.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Bright, expressive aromas of red cherry, red pepper, and cranberry accented by notes of clove, cherry cola and mushroom.
Palate: Medium-full body with lively flavors of cherry pie, raspberry, smoke, sun-dried tomato, and dark earth.