Tortoise Creek Pinot Noir Mission Grove 2021 750 ML

Pinot Noir is a grape variety that demands optimum growing conditions. Sixty percent of our blend comes from vineyards in the Clarksburg region where the clay and loam soils combined with a cooling effect from the Sacramento Delta, balances the acidity in the ripening of the fruit. The other forty percent is grown from vineyards in the Monterey region that benefits from direct sunshine and shelter from the Pacific winds by the Santa Lucia Mountains. This is where the low temperatures during the nights and the warm days are just perfect for Pinot Noir. A seven day fermentation process during which the wine is cold soaked for 2 days and pumped over twice a day. It is then allowed to go through malolactic fermentation and later aged on French Oak for 12 months. Our Pinot Noir “Mission Grove” has lovely aromas of violets and ripe cherries and soft on the palate, delicate but with delightful impressions of raspberries and other red fruits. food pairing: This is a gorgeous food wine and works well with roast meats, tuna and cheeses.