2022 Squire, Pinot Noir, Spanish Springs
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Spanish Spring Vineyard is in a very unique California micro-climate where the Pinot benefits from good acidity. This Edna Valley hillside lot is close to the sea and frequented by morning fog and cold nights.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Edna Valley
Vineyard(s)
Spanish Springs
On Elevage
100% new French oak on fine lees. 16 months.
On Fermentation
Native with one punch down and one pump-over per day. Fermented in tank for four weeks at 70°F. Press sweet, then finish fermentation in oak for better wood integration.
Bottling Date
3/2024
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Spice, chocolate, tobacco, and ripe red fruit.
On Production
Pinot is harvested at 23.1 brix. 30% whole-cluster. Grapes were cold soaked for 4 days with one pump-over per day.
On the Name
The name Squire is a nod to the nobility of Pinot, and an acknowledgement of the rural nature of the Central Coast.
Cases Made
186 cases made.