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2022 Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir

2022 Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir

With its vibrant ruby hue, this wine immediately captivates with aromas of crushed Bing cherries and raspberries, enhanced by an enticing red fruit profile. On the palate, these aromas are broug...

With its vibrant ruby hue, this wine immediately captivates with aromas of crushed Bing cherries and raspberries, enhanced by an enticing red fruit profile. On the palate, these aromas are brought to life, showcasing a nuanced blend of juicy red fruit and a subtle hint of light barrel toast. A savory note adds depth and complexity, while the polished, well-integrated tannins provide a refined and balanced finish.

750 ml13.8%
$70.00
$70.00

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Specifications

  • Vintage: 2022
  • ABV: 13.8%
  • Varietal: Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes

With its vibrant ruby hue, this wine immediately captivates with aromas of crushed Bing cherries and raspberries, enhanced by an enticing red fruit profile. On the palate, these aromas are brought to life, showcasing a nuanced blend of juicy red fruit and a subtle hint of light barrel toast. A savory note adds depth and complexity, while the polished, well-integrated tannins provide a refined and balanced finish.

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Expert reviews

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“Bright aromas of wild raspberries, citrus peel and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with fresh acidity and finely grained tannins, giving flavors of blueberries, potpourri and cassia bark. Refined and pure, with a lovely perfumed lift. Drink or hold.” - JamesSuckling.com, January 2025

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“This offers up fan friendly red licorice and black cherry notes, with light woodspice and dark tea accents on a gently toasted and polished finish. Drink now through 2028.” – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, March 31, 2025

Winemaker Jon Priest walking between rows of grapevines in a vineyard.

Fruit for this wine was selected from the Hallberg vineyard just outside Sebastopol. The vineyard features Goldridge Sandy Loam underlain with Sebastopol Sandy Clay Loam soils on gently rolling ridge tops and enjoys beautiful sunny afternoon weather tempered by fog and cooling coastal breezes from the Pacific, about 20 miles away. The vineyard is dry farmed, without irrigation, and sits just 200 feet above sea level. Dry- farming helps the grapes achieve full physiological ripeness at lower sugar levels, with more complex taste components in heightened balance. There are 11 different Pinot Noir clones planted in various blocks throughout the vineyard, which is actually in three growing regions: Green Valley, Russian River Valley and the Sonoma Coast.

Winemaker Jon Priest holding up harvested grapes near stainless steel fermentation tanks.

Crafted Excellence

Winemaking

Crafted with the same minimal winemaking techniques as Etude’s celebrated Carneros Pinot Noirs, each regional wine purely reflects the unique essence and character of its particular vineyard and still maintains Etude’s hallmarks of aromatic intrigue, vibrancy of expression and depth in ageability. The Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir underwent cold maceration in small lot open-top fermenters with extended time on the skins and including a small number of whole clusters. The wine is aged in French Oak with a small percentage of new barrels.