Ladera
Ladera Pillow Road Vineyard Pinot Noir
Red wine
4.0
Expert Rating
4.3
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
The Pillow Road vineyard, situated in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, within the Sebastopol Hills, benefits from its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, boasting the ideal Goldridge sandy loam soils and a perfect climate for cool-climate Pinot Noir. Planted in 2008, it features various Pinot Noir clones such as Calera, Swan, Dijon 777, and Pommard 4, all contributing to the final blend's complexity.
The Pinot Noir grapes were hand-harvested at night, meticulously sorted, and gently destemmed (30% whole cluster stem inclusion) into small open-top fermenters for a 7-day cold soak to extract maximum fruit character. Subsequently, gentle maceration techniques were applied to ensure proper extraction. The wine underwent 15 months of aging in 62% new French oak barrels before bottling.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Ladera Pillow Road Vineyard Pinot Noir presents itself with a deep ruby hue, releasing enticing fragrances of ripe black cherry and raspberry, accented by savory dried herbs and delicate floral hints reminiscent of rose petals.The refined palate offers a delightful display of vibrant red fruits, harmoniously supported by a smooth texture and a subtle framework of fine tannins, all leading to a lively and persistent finish. This wine is a splendid representation of the Pillow Road Vineyard.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2054
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Ladera
Region: Sonoma
Sonoma County is a renowned wine region located in the northern part of California, USA. It is known for producing high-quality wines from a variety of grapes, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel. The region is home to over 400 wineries and is a popular destination for wine tourism.CUSTOMER RATING
4.3
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