Sky High Ranch Pinot Noir
2021

Sky High Ranch Pinot Noir

Mendocino Ridge

Sky High Ranch Pinot Noir is a superbly-crafted wine made from mountaintop vineyards located on Mendocino Ridge, high above Anderson Valley in Mendocino County

$64

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Tasting Notes

This is a plump and juicy Pinot Noir, opening with aromas of dried cherry, ground cardamom spice, sage, and a hint of bacon. The mouthwatering palate offers cherry pie and vanilla bean flavors supported by medium acidity. The velvety texture of this wine culminates in lingering notes caramel sauce on the finish.

Wine Data

Origin: Sonoma
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Acid: 5.87 g/L
pH: 3.59
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir

Drought conditions continued in 2021, with most of the annual precipitation falling in October and December of 2020, followed by a very rainy April in 2021. Spring temperatures were cooler, with bud break occuring one week later than average. Summer temperatures were above average with less nightly fog and cloud cover. With minimal irrigation, the grapes were ready for harvesting towards the end of September, near the average pick date for Sky High Ranch.