We were very fortunate to secure a small lot of Pinot Noir from Alder Springs Vineyard for 2021. The Pinot Noir vines are neighbors to our block of Marsanne & Roussanne vines, all at the very top of the mountain, called ‘Spirit Rock’.

The wine is combination of two clones- Calera and Dijon 943

The Calera clone is from Josh Jensen’s Calera heritage planting in Monterey, California. It’s exact origins are shrouded in mystery, but widely considered a ‘suitcase’ clone from the famed Bourgogne in France. This clone offers red berry flavors with hints of Black Cherry and Blackberry.

943 is a low yielding Burgundian clone, with small but more open clusters. It has the smallest berry size of all the Dijon clones with a low seed count, contributing supple, velvety tannins and deep color. Intense flavors of red berry fruit with ethereal aromas round out the experience.

Our selected yeast strain allowed a slow to medium length fermentation designed to enhance clove & nutmeg spices, fruit flavors and aromas while adding overall complexity.

We are so excited! Alder Springs’ reputation for superior quality again shines through in the cool mountainside grapes we harvested.

Alder Springs

Pinot Noir

A coastal influenced, cool mountain-side Pinot Noir

Alder Springs Vineyard - Mendocino AVA

Medium body and color. Balanced with cool climate acid, low to medium tannin, subtle nutmeg spice aromas with layers of strawberry and red & black cherry fruit flavors abound. A long delicate finish rounds out the experience before the next sip.

Aged 9 months in neutral & new french oak - 200 cases

Peter Neptune - Master Sommelier, recently wrote of this wine…

“Pale to medium ruby. Lovely nose of red berries, redcurrant and strawberry with clove and spice.

Very attractive mouthfeel with soft, velvety tannins framing medium acidity.

Red berry fruits abound with elegant warmth and an overall balanced generosity.

**2021 Pinot Noir**
**Picked: Sept 17th, 2021**
**Clone: Calera & Dijon 943**
**Brix picked: 25.0**
**pH: 3.63**
**Titratable Acidity: 6.69**
**Alcohol: 13.9%**
**Fermentation: ScottLab AMH yeast- medium length**
**Barrels: 7 French, 5 neutral 2 new**

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Purchase & Shipping Information

Orders of a 12 bottle case will receive an automatic 15% purchase discount at checkout.

We are providing FREE CALIFORNIA ground shipping during cooler weather on all purchases of 6+ bottles including mixed selections. Shipping Discount is applied automatically at checkout.

Alder Springs

Pinot Noir

Orders of a 12 bottle case will receive an automatic 15% purchase discount at checkout.

We are providing FREE CALIFORNIA ground shipping during cooler weather on all purchases of 6+ bottles including mixed selections. Shipping Discount is applied automatically at checkout.

Purchases of 6+ bottles outside of California will receive the California shipping discount with a destination State supplemental charge.