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
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This 2024 Sky High Ranch Pinot Noir captures the cool-climate essence of the region, leading with vibrant aromas of freshly picked raspberry and the earthy, nostalgic spice of sassafras. A touch of savory bacon spice and smooth vanilla add a warm complexity to the aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is bright and expressive, bursting with cranberry and juicy black cherry flavors that are framed beautifully by elegant, fine-grained tannins.
Origin: Sonoma
Alcohol content: 14.2%
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Acid: 6.1 g/L
pH: 3.66
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Upon opening, a bouquet of sarsaparilla, cranberry, vanilla, and forest floor fill the nose. On the palate, bright acidity and dancing tannins blend beautifully with notes of black cherry and graham cracker.
This is a plump and juicy Pinot Noir, opening with aromas of dried cherry, ground cardamom spice, nutmeg, and a hint of bacon. The mouthwatering palate offers blood orange essence, cherry pie, and subtle tannin with balanced acidity.
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.
2024 opened with abundant winter rains that soaked the soils and replenished reservoirs, setting the stage for a promising season. Spring brought ideal conditions for flowering, and warm, steady weather ushered the vines seamlessly into early summer. July delivered a brief surge of triple-digit heat, but August and September returned to more typical patterns. Just as we anticipated cooler autumn days, an unexpected heatwave in early October accelerated ripening and led to an earlier-than-average harvest. These dynamic growing conditions yielded wines of exceptional character showcasing vibrant, ripe fruit flavors balanced with brightness and depth.
