2022 Little Boot Vineyard Pinot Noir

The 2022 vintage in Sonoma was remarkable, marked by a series of climatic challenges and triumphs. Below-average rainfall during the winter months was mitigated by the heavy rains in March and April. A sustained heatwave in August accelerated ripeness, leading to a compressed harvest. The 2022 wines are shaping up to be exceptional, with delightful fruit profiles, acid structures, and concentration. It’s a vintage that captures the essence of Sonoma’s terroir, promising wines that are vibrant, complex, and true to their vineyard origins.

Little Boot Vineyard is located near the town of Occidental. Planted exclusively for Patz & Hall by Charlie Chenoweth, one of the superstar viticulturists of the Sonoma Coast, the combination of Dijon and California Heritage selections of Pinot produce wine of rare energy and detail. It’s a cool site, due to its proximity to Bodega Bay, with shallow Goldridge series sandy loam soils.

• 100% Pinot Noir
• Multi-yeast fermentations (native yeast, followed by cultured yeast)
• 100% Malo-lactic fermentation in barrel
• 100% Burgundian French oak barrels (45% New 55% 1 year old. All three-year seasoned staves
• Aged 18 months on light lees
• 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:

Russian River Valley

Vintage:

2022

Blend:

100% Pinot Noir

Aging:

Aged 18 months on light lees

Alcohol:

14.5

Fermentation:

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