2021 Lone Star Block 18 Pinot Noir

This is what makes winemaking so fun - Block 18 is part of the make up of our Lonestar Vineyard Pinot Noir, but when we tasted this particular block, we immediately noticed something special. This is the alter ego of the classic Lone Star, highlighting the lofty cranberry relish, a unique savory herbaceousness and the most subtle hint of sweet brown spice poking through.

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All signs of the start to the 2021 vintage pointed to a classic spring season. Bud break took place end of April followed by a dry spring. Bloom in June arrived with a rain shower that reduced overall yield potential but allowed for the perfect amount of fruit to ripen on the vines for high quality wine production. Summer remained dry and sunny with plenty of heat to keep the fruit developing. While a heat dome in late June posed a challenge for many in the valley, we experienced no damage from this weather event. These summer events lead to a rather early harvest, which successfully wrapped up the first week of October.

Vineyard Designation

Lone Star Vineyard

Appellation

Eola-Amity Hills AVA

Harvest Date

September 18, 2021

Bottling Date

March 2022

Alcohol %

13.9

3.69

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