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2022 Laniger Vineyard Pinot Noir

2022 Laniger Vineyard Pinot Noir

Carneros750ml 0.141
$90.00
$90.00

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Specifications

  • Vintage: 2022
  • Region: California
  • Appelation: Carneros
  • ABV: 0.141
  • Varietal: Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes

This wine presents a light garnet color and an enticing nose of red plum, raspberry, and black cherry, complemented by savory and earthy notes. On the palate, it mirrors these aromas, enriched by additional flavors of confiture and earthy minerality derived from volcanic soil. The wine reveals a luscious mouthfeel and complex array of layers, both in flavor and texture, with subtle oak toast adding depth

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Expert reviews

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“Aromas of dried strawberries, cherries, potpourri, citrus peel and violets. The palate is medium-bodied with bright acidity and a creamy texture, giving flavors of blackberries, dried herbs and forest floor. Subtle and pure. Drink or hold.” - JamesSuckling.com, January 2025

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“This shows an alluring mix of mulled black cherry and mulberry fruit mixed with black tea, dried anise, menthol and rose hip notes through the gently toasted finish. Drink now through 2028.” – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, March 3, 2025

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

Laniger Vineyard

The Laniger Vineyard is located on an opposing bench slope adjacent from our acclaimed Deer Camp Vineyard, on the western edge of Grace Benoist Ranch. Here, the soils are very well-drained alluvial Laniger loam, a volcanic fine sandy loam with gray to brown color and medium acidity levels, a result of the Rodgers Creek Fault line which runs near the vineyard. Laniger is more protected from the cooling Petaluma Gap but still benefits from proximity to the San Pablo Bay, allowing the fog to develop early and recede late in the day. The gradual slope here and moderate microclimate allows for even vine growth and ideal fruit ripening.

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

Crafted Excellence

Winemaking

The grapes for this wine were harvested at night to preserve freshness and integrity. They were placed in open-top fermenters for 3-5 days of cold maceration followed by fermentation. Punch downs were performed during the early stages of fermentation with the extraction becoming gentler as the wine became dry. A quiet extended maceration followed, helping to enhance the richness and mouthfeel of the wine. The wine was lightly pressed into French oak barrels (25% new) where it rested for 14 months. The wine was bottled with no fining or filtration and allowed to rest for another eight months prior to release.