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MARCASSIN 'Marcassin Vineyard' Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2021
Marcassin “Marcassin Vineyard” Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2021 is a deeply expressive single‑vineyard Pinot Noir from the far Sonoma Coast in California, crafted by Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer from low‑yielding estate vines shaped by cold maritime influence.
Tasting Profile
The wine opens with lifted aromas of wild strawberry, pomegranate, raspberry, rose petal, crushed herbs, subtle baking spice, and a touch of forest floor. On the palate it shows remarkable tension and depth, combining ripe red fruit with saline minerality, fine chalk‑like tannins, and a long, vibrant finish that underlines its cool‑climate coastal character.
Key Traits
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Grape & Origin: 100% Pinot Noir from Marcassin Vineyard on the Sonoma Coast, USA.
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Style: Powerful yet precise, with concentrated fruit, vivid acidity, and elegant structure suited to long aging.
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Winemaking: Hand‑harvested fruit, native‑yeast fermentation, and aging in French oak preserve intensity and detail while highlighting the site’s distinctive personality.
