98 Double Gold
Russian River Valley
Estate
Pinot Noir 2021
94 points
Russian River Valley Maboroshi Pinot Noir 2021
Collection
Vineyard Designate
The wines in this collection are primarily from Sonoma County, with most vineyards located within the distinct neighborhoods of the Russian River Valley appellation. These sites are exceptional—whether for their placement on slopes and ridges, the presence of rare old vines or unique clones, or the dedication of growers with decades of proven excellence.
Vineyard Designate
The wines in this collection are primarily from Sonoma County, with most vineyards located within the distinct neighborhoods of the Russian River Valley appellation. These sites are exceptional—whether for their placement on slopes and ridges, the presence of rare old vines or unique clones, or the dedication of growers with decades of proven excellence.
Story
The Maboroshi Vineyard, nestled in the Sebastopol Hills 600 feet in elevation, is one of the first spots to clear from the morning fog as ridges to the west shelter the site from any lingering marine layer. Named "whimsical dream" in Japanese, this vineyard is the meeting ground for opposites: warm sunlight and cool fog, elegance and structure. Fine Goldridge loam nurtures the vines, and the Kisaichi family meticulously tends to them using sustainable methods. First planted in 1999 and 2000, the steep hillside vineyards are not tilled in an effort to help prevent erosion and instead, sheep are used to do the weeding for the family. Cover crops have helped keep the number of “good bugs” on the rise while leading to a drastic decline in the number of “bad bugs” without the use of pesticides. The Kisaichi family, like DeLoach Vineyards, is truly dedicated to producing the best fruit possible while becoming more in tuned to the flow of Mother Nature.
Technical Notes
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Alcohol
14.5%
TA
5.5 g/L
Aging
100% French oak, 28% new
Tasting Notes
The 2021 Maboroshi Vineyard Pinot Noir boasts a mesmerizing medium ruby-purple hue, greeting the senses with an enchanting bouquet of fragrant violets and lavender, beautifully accompanied by luscious blackberries and vibrant red currants, all with a subtle hint of underbrush. This medium to full-bodied Pinot Noir reveals tannins that are both gentle and exquisitely silky, promising a graceful evolution with time.
Accolades
94 points
Jamie Goode, WineAnorak
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