# Presqu'ile Vineyard Pinot Noir (2021)

- **Producer:** Presqu'ile
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** California, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €57
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** white pepper, strawberry, raspberry, black cherry, pomegranate, black plum, cardamom, cloves, star anise, vanilla, charcuterie, crushed rocks, bay leaf, peppered meat, forest floor, sagebrush

## About this wine

The Presqu'ile Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Santa Maria Valley AVA in California's Central Coast. Presqu'ile is a family-owned winery dedicated to cool-climate viticulture, with a philosophy focused on expressing the unique terroir of their sustainably farmed estate vineyard. The Santa Maria Valley's cool climate is a key factor in the wine's character. The 2021 vintage experienced a favorable growing season in California.

## Interesting facts

- Presqu'ile Vineyard was planted in 1997.
- The winery name means 'almost an island' in French.
- The vineyard is sustainably certified.
- The 2021 vintage was described as superb.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and bright acidity complement leaner proteins like chicken and duck, cutting through any richness. Its subtle spice notes can echo or contrast with herbs and spices in dishes, while earthy undertones pair well with mushrooms and root vegetables.

## Wine making process

The Presqu'ile Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 underwent aging for 21 months in French barrels, with 40% new oak. The vineyard is sustainably certified. The 2021 vintage in California was described as a superb growing season. The winery's philosophy emphasizes crafting elegant, balanced cool-climate wines that express the estate vineyard and the Santa Maria Valley.