Clay Shannon

Pinot Noir 2023

Garnet in color. Aromas of fresh plum and cherry pie. On the palate, flavors of vanilla, dried cherry and sweet tobacco. Mid-weight and balanced acidity. A versatile, food-friendly wine.

About this wine

  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Sustainably Farmed
  • Dry Farmed
  • Estate Grown

There is something special about the Long Valley Ranch, where this Pinot Noir is grown. Located in the western most corner of a 5 mile long trans-verse valley, it’s tucked amongst the fertile valley floor between two 3,000 ft mountain ranges. This offering is garnet in color, with aromas of toasty oak & cherry cola. On the palate, you’ll find flavors of vanilla, dried cherry and star anise. Midweight and balanced acidity, it’s a versatile, food-friendly wine. Once it’s pressed, we lay this Pinot Noir down in 25% new French oak from Radoux, Demptos and Seguin Moreaux, for a minimum of 16 months.

Vintage Notes

2023 was an amazing year! Early spring rains soaked the vines, continuing into early summer with three times the usual rainfall. This cooler, late-ripening vintage allowed for longer hang times, resulting in the darkest reds and intense whites we've seen in years. Look out for vintage 2023 - it's going to be one for the books.