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2021 Pommard Clone Pinot Noir
Technical Data
Composition
100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol %
14.3
Acidity
0.570 g/100mL
pH
3.53
Harvest Brix
24.7-25.5
Harvest Date
9/24-9/28/21
Production
297 cases
Type
Fess Parker Winery

2021 Pommard Clone Pinot Noir

Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Wine Spectator
92
Wine Enthusiast
93
Jeb Dunnuck
94
Vinous
92
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$64.00
 
SKU: PN21POM6P


Vineyard Sources
100% Ashley's Vineyard (Block W) located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation
Barrel Aging
Aged 15 months in 100% French oak, of which 42% is new
Cooperage
Mercurey, Francois Freres
Technical Data
Composition
100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol %
14.3
Acidity
0.570 g/100mL
pH
3.53
Harvest Brix
24.7-25.5
Harvest Date
9/24-9/28/21
Production
297 cases
Description

Our clonal selection of Pinot Noirs are made with the intent of isolating some of the very best individual lots in our cellar and capturing the nuances that each specific clone offers. This has remained a very small project - 14 barrels of each wine - and delivers some of our finest expressions of Pinot Noir. 

The Pommard Clone is a darker, more brooding example of Pinot Noir. You will find cherry, forest floor, floral and even slightly smokey notes on the nose. The palate delivers nice structure with cherry, strawberry, cinnamon and dried herb flavors.

Wine Critic Reviews
"I always love this clone, and the 2021 Pinot Noir Pommard Clone reveals a lighter ruby, translucent hue to go with complex aromatics of forest floor, salty red and black fruits, iron, and black tea. It’s medium-bodied, has plenty of tannins, and beautiful balance. It too will drink well for at least 7-8 years." ~ Jeb Dunnuck "Pomegranate, cherry and chaparral aromas are vibrant on the nose of this clonal showcase, which reveals how complete the Pommard clone can be. The fresh, exuberant palate explodes with cherry, cranberry and white pepper flavors while staying lighter weight." ~ Wine Enthusiast "The 2021 Pinot Noir Pommard Clone is soft, open-knit and creamy. Blue/purplish fruit, spice, mint and blood orange. The 2021 is a bit shy today, but then again, much of that is the personality of the vintage speaking." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous "Ripe and polished, with a beam of raspberry and bitter cherry puree gliding through, while light red tea, singed mesquite and savory notes add range and detail on the finish. Drink now through 2030." ~ Wine Spectator


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