Drew Family Cellars 'Mid-Elevation' Pinot Noir Mendocino Ridge, 2023

Drew Family Cellars 'Mid-Elevation' Pinot Noir Mendocino Ridge, 2023

Regular price $38.00

The Drew Family Cellars 'Mid-Elevation' Pinot Noir Mendocino Ridge, 2023 is a perfect blend of fruit from their Faite de Mer Farm Estate Vineyard, Clow RIdge Vineyard, and Valenti Ranch. Aged in French oak barrels and fermented with native yeasts, this 100% Pinot Noir reflects a cool maritime growing season that showcases the coastal ridges of Mendocino County. Enjoy this concentrated but light touch of 13.5% abv and pair with duck confit over bistro lentils or a classic grilled cheese and tomato sandwich.

  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Light Tannins
  • Medium Acid
  • Fruit Forward

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Details

From our Supplier:

Jason and Molly Drew started Drew in 2000 with a clear pursuit in mind: to craft cool climate wines that express site distinction and traditional varietal character. Their moment came when they stumbled upon an old 26 acre apple orchard within the Mendocino Ridge Appellation. While others saw a daunting project in this old forgotten orchard, Jason and Molly saw ancient oceanic soils, south facing slopes that sit just above the fogline and a true coastal climate, with the ocean a mere 3 miles away. They took the leap and the Drew estate winery at Faîte De Mer Farm was born.

The eight acre estate vineyard was planted to a collection of California heritage field selections and several Dijon clones of Pinot Noir. Additionally, two acres of Chardonnay were added along with a small truffle orchard to accompany the remaining 14 acre apple orchard. Faîte De Mer Farm is certified organic, continuing a 30-plus year tradition of organic farming on this site.

While Faîte De Mer Farm remains their passionate focus, they also hold several Anderson Valley & Mendocino Ridge sites in high esteem. Single vineyard sources are chosen for their climate, clonal selection and complexity of soil type as well as a commitment to meticulous and sustainable farming practices. Winemaking practices remain focused on traditional methods that include whole cluster and native yeast fermentations, hand punch-downs and in most instances, no fining or filtering.

Mid-Elevation refers to the 800 -1,400 ft elevation range in the Anderson Valley and Mendocino Ridge AVAs, where a close proximity to the Pacific fog line results in a cooler maritime growing season. Showcasing the coastal ridges of Mendocino County, the 2023 vintage comprises fruit from Drew's Faite de Mer Farm Estate Vineyard (Mendocino Ridge), Clow RIdge Vineyard (Anderson Valley), and Valenti Ranch (Anderson Valley). The wine was fermented with native yeasts (10% whole cluster, 90% destemmed), and aged in French oak barrels (14% new) for eleven months before bottling, unfined and unfiltered. 13.5% abv.

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