2016 Champlin Creek Magnum

93 Points: Virginie Boone Wine Enthusiast - 3/1/2020

"Exotically flavored within a context of lush concentration, this wine has a lift of freshness throughout its full-bodied style, offering tangy elements of orange peel and rhubarb. Along the way it develops earthy herbaceouness and exotic spice notes, finding integration on the lengthy finish."

The grapes for this Pinot Noir came exclusively from Champlin Creek, an exceptional vineyard located on a windswept hillside in western Carneros near Sonoma. Champlin Creek features volcanic soils, which means it is rocky and well-drained. The site’s challenging combination of wind and rocky soils results in a wine with deep color and excellent tannins.

• composition:

  100% Pinot Noir

• alcohol: 14.5%
• cases made:

  248 (9L) cases, 9 barrels

• bottling date: 02/16/2018
• fermentation:

  Gently desteemed into open-top fermenters; three day cold soak; cap management included pump-overs & punch-downs