Ceritas, Pinot Noir "Elliott Vyd" West Sonoma Coast, California 2023 femalewinemaker almonds or curry

almonds or curry

This wine is produced from the sole holdings of the Pillot family in the neighboring village of Puligny

well-worn Slavonian oak casks with minimal racking

particularly the signature Tanqueray and tonic

and red and dark fruits

Ceritas, Pinot Noir "Elliott Vyd" West Sonoma Coast, California 2023 femalewinemaker almonds or curry100% practicing organic Pinot Noir from Elliott Vineyard (Fort Ross Seaview AVA). Planted by the Hellenthal family 40 years ago in schist soils with quartz deposits. Hand harvested, 60 80% whole cluster. Fermented in small fermenters for 14 20 days. Aged 12 months in French oak (25% new). Ceritas Wines began its winemaking journey in 2005, founded by the visionary John Raytek and a dedicated team with an intimate knowledge of the northern California