Between two ridges in the hills above Boonville in Anderson Valley, sits Ferrari-Carano’s Middleridge Ranch. Quiet and peaceful with warm, western winds in the afternoon, the flavors of these grapes are very fruit driven, but still possess the spice and minerality for which the valley is known.
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This wine is a beautiful representation of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. Aromas of pomegranate, raspberry bramble, nutmeg, and spices awaken the senses. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of juicy acidity, offering cherry cola characters with hot cocoa on the finish.
Origin: Sonoma
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Acid: 5.8 g/L
pH: 3.66
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
This wine is a beautiful representation of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. Aromas of toasty graham cracker, white pepper, hibiscus, and strawberry awaken the senses. The palate is smooth with allspice upfront, followed by flavors of pomegranate, and a lifting acidity lingering on the finish.
The 2023 vintage was an overall cooler year with a wet winter including a heavy dusting of snow in vineyards late February. The year progressed with a cold spring, delaying bloom and a cooler than usual summer resulting in a later vintage, the latest we have experienced in the past two decades. These growing conditions produced wines with a brighter fruit profile and added complexity at slightly lower alcohols. The youthful character of the 2023 vintage indicates that these wines will hold exceptional aging potential.
