La Masía Pinot Noir 2022
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Why "La Masía"?
La Masía means The Farmhouse in Catalonia, my home region, where my family has grown grapes since the 16th century. Our winery is designed to resemble a classic Catalan farmhouse to reflect our philosophy, which has always been to produce a wine as an extension of farming the vineyard.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Alcohol %
14.8
Wine Enthusiast
94
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Beautiful nose reminiscent of cherries and blueberries. On the palate it is soft and elegant, with silky tannins, smooth but rich, with a spicy note of cinnamon and a trace of orange peel. The long and round aftertaste, integrated tannins and the frame of elegant oak ensure a long life. It will continue to develop for another 10-15 years, maybe more. Serve at cellar temperature, between 58-60° F.
Vineyard Notes
Named after the late patriarch of the Torres family, this sustainable vineyard is located in the Green Valley — the coolest, foggiest region of the Russian River, only ten miles from the Pacific. Planted in the European-style high density of over 2,000 vines/acre, the yields are low and labor intensive; but the vines live longer and the grapes acquire better balance and greater concentration, as well as more elegance and finesse
Production Notes
The grapes were harvested August 25 to September 13, hand-sorted, destemmed and fermented in small stainless steel tanks using our own indigenous yeast. The wine was aged in premium French oak barrels, 30% new, coopered by Remond, Rousseau and Marchive from the forests of Vosges and Bertranges. It was bottled, unfined and unfiltered, in August 2023.