Peake Ranch
Strong aromas of raspberry, blackberry, and wet stone. Elegant mouthfeel with tannins providing great structure on the palate along with notes of baking spices. A savory wine bottled unfined and unfiltered.
This Pinot Noir comes from a steep hillside block planted to Clone 667, where cooler vintage conditions in Sta. Rita Hills allowed for extended hang time and slow, even ripening. 30% whole cluster fermentation adds structure and spice, while aging in 30% new French oak brings depth and subtle toast. The result is a focused, expressive Pinot Noir with lifted aromatics, fine tannins, and vibrant natural acidity.
Cristaldi & Co. 94 points Sourced entirely from Clone 667 on a steep, north-facing hillside at Peake Ranch. Fermented with 20% whole clusters and aged 16 months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. This is a wonderfully lush, dark-cherry-fruited Pinot Noir underscored by rich brown baking spices. The dark fruit and spice sit beautifully on the mid-palate, lifted by grapefruit peel, fine cedarwood accents, a touch of earth, and espresso bean on the finish. Totally crushable.
