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Bernardus Winery - Pinot Noir Monterey 2014
- Producer
- Blend 100% Pinot Noir
- Country USA
- Region California
- Appellation Monterey County
- UPC 744818200053
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Our Monterey Pinot Noir grapes are primarily from the Griva Vineyard in the Arroyo Seco appellation of Monterey County. We care for our Monterey Pinot Noir a bit differently than our other Pinots in order to produce a wine that accentuates its fresh, fruity qualities. We divide these grapes into several fermentation tanks and ferment at cooler temperatures which helps protect their inherent fruity flavors. We then age the wines in older, neutral French oak tanks and barrels so the resulting wine truly expresses the style of this vineyard.
Food Pairing
We feel this wine is an excellent match with a wide variety of dishes.
Tasting Notes
On the nose we find intense, spicy aromas of red cherries and strawberries. On the palate, the refreshing flavors of bright red berry fruits, accented by subtle spicy notes, fill the mouth and linger on a crisp finish
Vinification
At Bernardus, all our Pinot Noir grapes are hand picked block by block according to ripeness levels, hand sorted and fermented in small batches using specially selected yeasts. Each fermenter is pumped over or punched down twice daily in order to maximize the extraction of flavor and structure