Block 5 within the Dierberg vineyard stands out with its distinctive reddish hue and a top layer of clay over gravel, contributing to an enhanced structure and depth in the final product. These vines were initially planted in the mid-1990s within the Santa Maria Valley. The grapes are carefully harvested before undergoing destemming in open-top fermenters. The fermentation process, driven by native yeast, commences after approximately five days, and gentle extraction is achieved through punch downs and pump-overs. Following pressing and settling, the wine finds its place in oak barrels, one-third of which are new. It matures on its lees for a period of 12 to 14 months, then goes through racking, blending, and returns to barrels for an additional 3-4 months.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Tyler Dierberg Vineyard-Block Five Pinot Noir is an exceptional wine that showcases the best qualities of the Pinot Noir grape.With its origins in the Dierberg Vineyard, this wine offers a unique expression of the terroir and the winemaker's skill.
Aromatically, this wine reveals a delicate bouquet with hints of tangy cranberries, pomegranates, and a subtle touch of citrus. On the palate, it strikes a harmonious balance between savory and red fruit notes, accompanied by a bright, acidic structure and a refreshing, juicy finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2058
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Tyler
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.