2016 Martaella Estate Pinot Noir 750ml
94 WE, 94+ RP, 90 WS
Deep ruby in color. Vibrant raspberry, Santa Rosa plum and baking spice aromas bound from the glass. A juicy mouthfeel is supported by Bing cherry and pomegranate, developing across the mid-palate to fine grain tannins on the finish. An intriguing blend of power and restraint this Pinot Noir is both savory and succulent.
Production Notes
After 4 years of drought in Sonoma County the 2016 growing season started with abundant and consistent rainfall, replenishing reservoirs and recharging soils with much needed water. Moderate spring temperatures encouraged the vines out of dormancy with an early bud break. Light but consistent rainfall and moderate temperatures in the spring provided optimal conditions for rapid shoot growth and the growing season got off to a fast and furious pace. Temperatures during bloom were nearly perfect in the Russian River Valley resulting in yields that are likely at, or near, Sonoma County’s historic average. The weather through the summer continued with warm days and cool nights, with very few heat spikes.
Winemaker Notes
This is now the third release of this spectacular single-vineyard Pinot Noir from our estate vineyard at the winery that is named in honor of the mothers of Joe Anderson and Mary Dewane. Only Heirloom Pinot Noir clones from were chosen for this intense but delicate Pinot Noir. The grapes are harvested at night and the fruit was rigorously hand sorted prior to partial destemming and then berry selected before open top fermentation. With ideal fruit and stem maturity, we decided for the second year to ferment several clones with ~28% whole cluster for this vintage.
Specifications
| Vintage | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Russian River Valley |
| Harvest Date | August 30th, September 3rd, 5th, 13th 2016 |
| Acid | .58 g/100ml |
| PH | 3.62 |
| Aging | 16 months in French Oak 36% new French Oak |
| Bottling Date | March 2018 |
| Alcohol % | 14.3 |
| Size | 750 ml |
