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Cleary Ranch Pinot Noir Single Vineyard Series

TASTING NOTE:

Deep purple and luminescent in the glass, this Pinot Noir captures the full character of the Cleary Ranch in Freestone - a fog-draped coastal site where cool Pacific air and loamy soil combine precision and power. The nose is highly perfumed, opening with decadent notes of heritage red rose, raspberry, and cherry compote. The palate is exuberant yet balanced, delivering salted strawberry, Amarena cherry, and a subtle earthiness edged with dried tarragon and wood spice. Concentrated yet elegant, with silky tannins, the wine marries floral lift with site-driven depth. It drinks beautifully now but is built to age, embodying both the exuberance and refinement of the coast at its finest.

THE VINEYARD:
Cleary Ranch
Clones: Clones 667, 115
Region: Sonoma Coast
Average Ripeness: 21
Aging: 40% New French Oak
Cases Produced: 200 cases