2024Dunites‘SLOCoast’PinotNoirSanLuisObispoCoast,USA

<p>Pinot Noir</p><p>Vineyard Area: From various sites on the San Luis Obispo Coast</p><p>Soil: Varying soil types consisting of sand, shale and loam</p><p>Vinification: Grapes were hand harvested with an average of 20% whole bunches retained. Fermentation took place by native yeast with no addition of SO2. A combination of gentle pumpovers and punchdowns were performed until the fermentation was complete and the must was basket pressed. Malolactic conversion was by native bacteria.</p><p>Maturation: Aged 5 months in neutral French oak barrels prior to bottling unfined & unfiltered. Minimal effective SO2 added to preserve freshness.</p>