2020 Pinot Noir Blanc
Indulge in the vibrant and complex flavors of Kramer Vineyards' 2020 Pinot Noir Blanc, a limited-production wine crafted from select grapes from Monk's Gate Vineyard in the esteemed Yamhill-Carlton AVA of Oregon. The grapes were carefully hand-harvested and whole cluster pressed, resulting in a wine that exhibits red-skinned fruit and baking spice aromas, complemented by fresh cucumber, Rainier cherry, and hibiscus notes. This wine is full and rich on the palate, with a pleasing richness balanced by tart apple, ginger, and sweet spice flavors, leading to a long and satisfying finish. Savor it or pair it with your favorite seafood or poultry dishes. Don't miss out on this sought-after wine; only 100 cases were produced.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Yamhill-Carlton
Vineyard Designation
Monk's Gate Vineyard
Harvest Date
October 7, 2020
Sugar
25 Brix
Acid
5.57 g/L
pH
3.36
Aging
neutral French oak
Bottling Date
June 2021
Residual Sugar
2.1 g/L
Alcohol %
15.3
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2020 Pinot Noir Blanc exhibits aromas of red-skinned fruits, baking spices, fresh cucumber, allspice, Rainier cherry, red apple, watermelon Jolly Rancher, plum, hibiscus, and a hint of basil. The palate is full, rich, and broad, with a pleasing richness balanced by tart apple, anise, vanilla, ginger, honey, and sweet spices in the very long finish.
Vineyard Notes
This wine is made with fruit sourced from Monk's Gate Vineyard, a well-regarded property known for producing high-quality Pinot Noir grapes in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. The vineyard is situated on a south-facing slope and benefits from the cool maritime breezes that flow into the valley, which help to produce grapes with balanced acidity and complex flavors.
Production Notes
100 cases
Winemaker Notes
The grapes for this wine were harvested by hand, sorted, and whole cluster pressed. The free run and first press cuts were settled overnight, then racked to neutral barrels for fermentation. When fermentation was complete, the wine was racked, blended, and returned to the barrels to age, discarding the heavy lees. The barrels were stirred bimonthly through the winter and into the early spring, undergoing partial malolactic fermentation. Before bottling, the wine was racked, blended, and filtered.
Food Pairing Notes
This wine pairs well with various foods, including roasted chicken, seafood, and creamy cheeses. Serve slightly chilled at around 55°F.