2021 Moses-Hall Vineyard Pinot Noir

2021 will be remembered as a challenging year, with record low rainfall producing smaller vine growth and very low yields of very small berries. 2021 is also a remarkably fine vintage with many wines performing near their best in quality. The young 2021 wines are showing great promise as intensely concentrated, complex wines, sure to give pleasurable drinking for years to come.

As the name implies, Moses-Hall Vineyard is owned by two of the Patz & Hall cofounders: Anne Moses and James Hall. Anne and James purchased the property (which is located between Hudson and Hyde vineyards in the southern part of Carneros) in 1999. One of the coolest areas of Carneros, close to San Pablo Bay where the chilly pacific winds roll over the vineyard from two directions, the vineyard is situated on an uplifted knoll with well-draining gravelly soils. The vineyard was planted to James and Anne’s specifications to five selections of Pinot Noir: 777, Swan, Calera, 828 and 115. With 20+ years of vine age, the vineyard consistently yields grapes that produce lovely layers of red fruit, as well as darker, more savory elements.

100% Burgundian French oak barrels (60% new; 40% 1 year old) All three-year air-dried staves  

Bottled without filtration to preserve the wine’s aromas and flavors and enhance aging potential

This wine is Vegan

Type:

Red

Varietal:

Pinot Noir

Region:

California

Appellation:

Carneros

Vintage:

2021

Blend:

100% Pinot Noir

Alcohol:

14.5%

Fermentation:

Multi-yeast fermentations (native yeast, followed by cultured yeast); 100% Malo-lactic fermentation in barrel