Winemaker's Journal
Greetings from the crush pad.
Harvest is winding down – with our first official 2022 fruit coming in from one of our favorite Pinot Gris sites, Coles Valley, on September 24.
It has been a year full of apprehension due to the late frost this year, which concerned our winemaking and viticultural team about ripeness level and quantity for production. But with all the late warm temperatures and very careful vineyard management, we have been pleasantly surprised with flavor development and sugar ripeness with the fruit that we are bringing in. We are set to have a near record year with Pinot Gris, and the Pinot Noir is showing exceptional character, particularly for our small lot single vineyard offerings.
This is always an exciting and busy time of year, but one where we try to take a step back and recognize the hard work that has contributed to a successful vintage. To join us in celebrating the gorgeous Pinot Noir, which is taking its time to ripen on the vine – enjoy a glass of the 2019 Knight’s Gambit Pinot Noir.
What Leah's Pouring This Fall
2019 Knight's Gambit Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills
From another vintage that started out a bit cooler than normal, this bottle shows immense range with raspberry, fig and herbaceous notes.
Cheers!
“This is always an exciting and busy time of year, but one where we try to take a step back and recognize the hard work that has contributed to a successful vintage.”
~ Leah Adint