Granville Dundee Hills Pinot Noir Holstein Vineyard 2022
The Holstein Vineyard, planted in 1972 on the eastern edge of Dundee Hills' distinctive Jory soils—red volcanic clay with exceptional water retention—is the beating heart of Granville Wine Co.'s project. This 2022 undergoes 40% whole-cluster fermentation and ages in 40% new French oak, opening with black truffle, tar, anise, and black raspberry. The palate is silky and elegant yet dense and chewy, displaying the weight and aging potential that makes great Pinot Noir worth cellaring while volcanic terroir grounds every sip in place.
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The Holstein Vineyard, planted in 1972 on the eastern edge of Dundee Hills' distinctive Jory soils—red volcanic clay with exceptional water retention—is the beating heart of Granville Wine Co.'s project. This 2022 undergoes 40% whole-cluster fermentation and ages in 40% new French oak, opening with black truffle, tar, anise, and black raspberry. The palate is silky and elegant yet dense and chewy, displaying the weight and aging potential that makes great Pinot Noir worth cellaring while volcanic terroir grounds every sip in place.
