Estate Reserve Pinot Noir
2023

Estate Reserve Pinot Noir

Monterey

This wine comes from a small benchland vineyard on the Chalone estate approximately 1,800 feet in elevation, near the Pinnacles National Park within Monterey County. Vines grow on sparse, reddish soil underlain by limestone that ribbons through the property. Thus each bottle is filled with the essence of the soil – the French gout de terrior – which gives the wine a fullness of bouquet and flavor unique to this vineyard. Our Reserve Pinot Noir is produced in limited quantities and will age gracefully for years to come.

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Tasting Notes

The 2023 Reserve Pinot Noir is a stunning wine made by winemaker Greg Freeman that captures the essence of Chalone Vineyard's distinct terror in a complex, yet refined style. Opulent aromas of bright, crushed black cherry, blackberry preserves, creamy vanilla, and cinnamon lead to a medium-full-bodied palate that is an expressive and superb representation of the varietal. This wine offers a full and gratifying mid-palate and a generous, lingering finish with hint of violet, clove, and a subtle mineral note.

Wine Data

Origin: Monterey County
Alcohol content: 14%
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Acid: 6.0 g/L
pH: 3.48
Composition: 100 % Pinot Noir

Wine Fact Sheet

The thin, limestone-rich soils of Chalone Vineyard produce low yields of grapes bursting with rich, intense flavors and impeccable balance. Year after year, our Pinot Noir exemplifies the impeccable structure and flavor complexity imparted by old vines budded to heritage clones. The 2023 Reserve Pinot Noir hails from the Upper, Reservoir, and Tower vineyard sites of Chalone Vineyard. The final wine blend includes a variety of Pinot Noir clones: Pommard, Swan, 667, and 777.