2018 Apple Barn Vineyard Pinot Noir 1.5L

Anderson Valley

With a few years in bottle, this 2018 Pinot Noir shows a more settled, expressive side. In large format, it’s warm and inviting—well suited for relaxed evenings that unfold naturally.

The 2018 Apple Barn Pinot Noir offers fresh boysenberry and black cherry aromas with floral hints of violet and an appealing mineral thread. On the palate, bright notes of raspberry and boysenberry give way to a deep black cherry mineral finish. This full-bodied pinot noir boasts elegant tannins and signature complexity from diverse clones and rootstocks. Enjoy with rack of lamb, prime rib sandwiches, or portobello mushrooms on the grill. This opulent wine will evolve beautifully over the next 3-5 years.

Sustainably Farmed & Certified

Vegan

Family Owned

Farming for the Future

Relaxed evenings, smaller celebrations, and moments that unfold naturally over time. It’s best enjoyed in good company—something that invites conversation and a slower pace.

Our Apple Barn Vineyard sits on the site of a former apple orchard just north of the town of Boonville in the southern end of Mendocino County’s Anderson Valley. This coastal appellation benefits from the combination of cool conditions of the nearby Pacific Ocean and bright, warm sun. During summer, daily temperatures may swing dramatically—sometimes as much as 45 degrees. The warm, sunny afternoons help develop intense flavor, deep color, and fine tannic structure in pinot noir grapes, while the chilly nights keep the natural acidity balance. Gravelly soils are planted to a variety of pinot noir clones, including French Dijon clones 115, 667 and 777 and the famed Swan and Pommard selections.
The 2018 growing season was a dream come true. Early spring rains replenished the soils, clusters ripened evenly over a long, slow summer with no heat spikes, and grapes reached full maturity right on time. Yields at harvest were abundant and of very high quality.
Type:
Red
Varietal:
Pinot Noir
Region:
California
Appellation:
Anderson Valley
Vintage:
2018
Alcohol:
14

Relaxed evenings, smaller celebrations, and moments that unfold naturally over time. It’s best enjoyed in good company—something that invites conversation and a slower pace.