{"product_id":"rr-wines-ridgecrest-vineyards-pinot-noir-2018-750ml","title":"RR Wines Ridgecrest Vineyards Pinot Noir 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRR wines will be the best wines we can source from our 120 acre Ridgecrest Vineyards estate, which contains the oldest plantings on Ribbon Ridge - circa 1982. They are not designed for a mass market, but for serious aging and for understanding the potential of this special land mass called Ribbon Ridge. Their concentration, their blackness, their elegance, their textural excitement all stem from the vineyard—its maturity; deep penetration of dry-farmed vines to find rock, nutrients and water; organic farming; limited yield and sensitive fermentation to protect vintage characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnical Data -\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbV - 14.6% | TA - 5.9 g\/L | pH - 3.46\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCooperage - 10 months in 53% new, 40% 1-yr \u0026amp; 7% neutral + 7 months neutral French oak barrels\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClones - 67% Pommard, 33% Wädenswil; all own-rooted and planted in 1982\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction - 364 cases | Release - November 2020 | Enjoy - now - 2037\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaker's Notes -\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe intensity of the 2018 vintage is the focus of our barrel selection Pinot Noir from Ridgecrest Vineyards. This wine is comprised of two clones of the oldest vines on Ribbon Ridge AVA, Pommard and Wädenswil, and shows the depth and complexity of flavor and aroma only old vines can produce. The color is the first indication of depth; showing deep, dark, purple-red color. Aromatic intensity shows with fresh-picked warm blackberries, cherry liqueur, vanilla and wood spice, and sultry berry crumble. Sweet and spicy play on the palate as well, with dense, firm fruit tannins mid-palate which taper to a long and smooth finish, and accents of cocoa powder and blue to black fruit. All that, wrapped in a tight little bow of acid, is a complete package that will only continue to reward those that have the patience to wait for a few years of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage Notes -\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe kind of cruised into the 2018 harvest, after an early bud break and bloom, a comfortably warm spring, and those precious, cool, summer evenings that make our eyes light up. The stellar prospect of the vintage was heightened by a “cool” final ripening compared most of the previous five. Perfectly ripe, but not overly so. Zero disease pressure, thanks to coastal and ridge-top breezes and the absence of rain. Rich flavors with an edge of restraint, combined with the lift of gentle acidity. Textbook perfect from our vantage, and worthy of all the hype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e91 Points Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Sedimentary soil flavors are dominant in this wine, with aromatic red fruits and peppery spice to back it up. The flavors all linger gracefully, showing good texture and balance. Native yeast was used, and one-quarter of the barrels were new.\" PAUL GREGUTT\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RR Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42976018858208,"sku":"111113","price":66.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/rr-wines-ridgecrest-vineyards-pinot-noir_1.jpg?v=1663888653","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/rr-wines-ridgecrest-vineyards-pinot-noir-2018-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}