2022 Sanchietti 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.

Located west of Sebastopol on the Bodega Highway, the Sanchietti Vineyard was planted in 2009 to clones chosen by James Hall along with rootstock and trellising by vineyard owner and viticulturist Mark Sanchietti. Originally an apple orchard, this exquisite 12-acre property features some of the finest Goldridge sandy loam soils. It is planted on an east-facing slope, in a location where the fog tends to dissipate earlier, ensuring lovely morning sunshine.

• 100% Pinot Noir                      
• Multi-yeast fermentations (native yeast, followed by cultured yeast)
• 100% malo-lactic fermentation in barrel  
• 100% Burgundian French oak barrels (43% New; 57% 1&2 year used) All 3-year air dried staves
• Aged 19 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 19 months on light lees

Alcohol:

14.5

Fermentation:

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