2022 St. Innocent Pinot Noir 'Villages Cuvée'

100% Pinot Noir from three excellent sites: Shea Vineyard (39%) Freedom Hill Vineyard (32%) and Temperance Hill Vineyard (29%). The de-stemmed grapes were fermented in small stainless and Burgundy oak fermenters with no SO2, allowing fermentations to proceed naturally. After gentle pressing and settling, the wine aged in 8% new French oak barrels for one year before bottling by gravity without fining. 13.5% alcohol. Beautiful dark ruby color with aromas of dark cherries and berries, red flowers, allspice, lavender with hints of white pepper and cinnamon. Currently the floral components from Shea and sweet forest floor earth of Freedom Hill dominate the flavor profile. With air, the dark fruit components emerge. It will benefit from bottle age and can be enjoyed over the next 5-8 years.