McIntyre Vineyards Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir
McIntyre Vineyards Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir
£50.35
Tasting Notes
“Our 2023 McIntyre Estate Pinot Noir has more presence and density than its predecessors. It features a wealth of plum, black cherry, bay laurel followed by fine-grained, mouth-watering tannins and a savoury finish. This Pinot Noir is deft, balanced and precise!” – Steve McIntyre
Producer Profile
McIntyre Family Wines lies in the “sweet spot” of Monterey County’s Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. Originally planted in 1973, the 80-acre site (60 acres planted) boasts some of the Highlands’ oldest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines.
Proprietor Steve McIntyre is one of the most knowledgeable viticulturists in California. As owner/operator of Monterey Pacific, he farms 16,000 acres in Monterey County.
The McIntyre Estate Vineyard was among the first properties in the Santa Lucia Highlands to be SIP (Sustainability In Practice) Certified, using numerous holistic regenerative practices including carbon sequestration with Biochar produced by slow pyrolysis.
Viticulture
While it is never easy to account for Mother Nature’s unpredictability, the 2023 Estate Pinot Noir owes much of its success to superior terroir and diligent, sustainable farming practices. The wine is a mix of Swan, Calera (clone 91) and clone 928 trellised on a VSP. The crop was thinned to a maximum of 3 tons per acre or 1.5 lbs. of fruit per foot of cordon. Row orientation is primarily north/south, which provides even sun exposure throughout the day.
Winemaking
At McIntyre winemaking techniques are minimalistic. Their philosophy of “thoughtful but limited intervention” guarantees that the character and complexity of the fruit is highlighted in all their wines. The grapes for this Pinot were harvested and hand-sorted in the early morning hours. Primary and malolactic fermentations were managed naturally using the wild, indigenous yeast strains that thrive in the vineyards.
Goes well with
McIntyre Family Wines Estate Pinot Noir features lush plum, dark berry, and savoury earth notes. Pair this deft, balanced wine with rich, earthy, or lightly browned dishes like wild mushroom risotto , herb-marinated roasted lamb chops , or crispy roast duck.
Cellaring
5 to 10 years with careful cellaring
| Style | Still Wine |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| ABV | 14% |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir |
| Blend | Pinot Noir 100% |
| Format | Standard (750 ml) |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
Tasting Notes
“Our 2023 McIntyre Estate Pinot Noir has more presence and density than its predecessors. It features a wealth of plum, black cherry, bay laurel followed by fine-grained, mouth-watering tannins and a savoury finish. This Pinot Noir is deft, balanced and precise!” – Steve McIntyre
Producer Profile
McIntyre Family Wines lies in the “sweet spot” of Monterey County’s Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. Originally planted in 1973, the 80-acre site (60 acres planted) boasts some of the Highlands’ oldest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines.
Proprietor Steve McIntyre is one of the most knowledgeable viticulturists in California. As owner/operator of Monterey Pacific, he farms 16,000 acres in Monterey County.
The McIntyre Estate Vineyard was among the first properties in the Santa Lucia Highlands to be SIP (Sustainability In Practice) Certified, using numerous holistic regenerative practices including carbon sequestration with Biochar produced by slow pyrolysis.
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