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Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Wine Enthusiast 92 points!
Sarah’s Vineyard Pinot Noir Muns Vineyard is a beautiful single-vineyard Pinot from the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA of California. Marilyn “Sarah” Otteman purchased 10 acres in south Santa Clara County's Hecker Pass area in 1977. She began the vineyard with an initial planting of seven acres of Chardonnay. The winery itself was founded 1978.
Our yearly Santa Cruz Mountains release of Pinot Noir under our “Appellation Series” has been one of our superstars since its inception. We sourced the fruit in 2021 from the Muns family’s highly- regarded vineyard in the Loma Prieta district of the SCM. Located literally on the San Andreas Fault on a ridge at 2,600 feet of elevation, the property is planted to the three main “Dijon” Pinot Noir clones on primarily clay loam and sandstone soils. It is a unique site that supplies exceptional Pinot Noir fruit. Aged in French oak, 30% new, for 11 months. Only 266 barrels produced.
“Dark plum and thyme aromas make for a subtle but highly polished nose on this single-vineyard expression. A chalky texture surrounds the sip, where rounded and full flavors of baked plum are nuanced in rosewater elements. Powerful but smoothly elegant at once.” — Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast, 92 points!
The 2021 Sarah’s Vineyard Muns Pinot Noir is fragrant and earthy with ripe cherry and spice aromas, which are echoed on the palate. The bright rich fruit is complemented by nutmeg, clove, allspice, and a hint of vanilla with smooth, silky tannins and a long finish. This delightful Pinot Noir pairs wonderfully with mushroom risotto or seared salmon.
Product Details
Category | Wine |
Color | Red |
Country | USA |
Region | California |
Subregion | Santa Cruz Mountains |
Varietal | Pinot Noir |
Producer | Sarah's Vineyard |
Vintage | 2021 |
Size | 750 ml |
Container | Bottle |