California Progect
Pinot Noir (Central Coast)
Not a single wine, but the symphony of the Central Coast
Technical Sheet
Appellation
California Central Coast
Grapes
100% Pinot Noir
Vineyards of Origin
Santa Cruz Mountains, Cienega Valley, Chalone
Soil Type
Santa Cruz: Limestone crust, decomposed granite; Cienega Valley: Limestone, decomposed shale; Chalone: Volcanic, limestone, decomposed granite
Exposure
Santa Cruz: west, Cienega Valley and Chalone: northwest
Altitude
Santa Cruz: 700 m above sea level, Cienega Valley: 200 m above sea level; Chalone: 400 m above sea level
Training System
Guyot
Planting Density
Santa Cruz: 7,000 vines/ha, Cienega Valley and Chalone: 5,000 vines/ha
Yield per Vine
Santa Cruz: 0.6 kg/vine; Cienega Valley and Chalone: 1.0 kg/vine
Fermentation
in stainless steel (17% whole bunch)
Maturation
16 months in French oak barriques (80% new, 20% used)
Aging
6 months in bottle
Alcohol Content
13,5% vol
Tasting Notes
Visual Appearance
Light and bright carmine
Aromatic Sensations
Intense hints of cherry and jammy berries, with a finish of violet and dried lavender
Taste-Olfactory Sensations
A punch of acidity followed by well-defined tannins
A subtle savory character accompanies the iodine finish
The Word of the Producer
Not a single wine, but a symphony of the Central Coast. A Pinot Noir that unites three unique voices: the dramatic vertigo of the Santa Cruz peaks, the saline finesse of the Cienega valleys, and the austere structure of the Chalone terroir.
The result is a wine where these forces balance to reveal a soul of incredible lightness and finesse.