2019 brick & mortar Manchester Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir Mendocino Ridge

Winemaker Notes: The 2019 Manchester Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir is sourced from the highest vineyard that we work with at 2,000 feet, windswept by coastal breezes, surrounded by majestic redwood trees. Manchester Ridge Pinot Noir has a high intensity of just ripe berries, red apples and resinous herbs. Flavors of lush blackberry and plum, cherry blossom and cedar, highlight juniper, bay laurel and woodsiness; unique markers for coastal Californian Pinot Noir. The wine is a beautiful rich ruby with purple core, silky palate and bright acidity. Showing beautifully upon release, we expect this Pinot Noir to continue to improve for 8-10+ years.

Matt oversees the winemaking while Alexis manages business development. Matt sees every lot as an extension of himself and the year it was made. It’s an opportunity to make the best wine he’s ever made. Each lot captures the story of a particular time and place, like a Polaroid that develops slowly and with as little outside influence as possible. The people aspect of the business—talking wine, sharing stories, finding a perfect pairing—drives Alexis. brick & mortar crafts delicious refined wines without the fuss. Because of this, our wines have the unique ability to appeal to top fine dining sommeliers and the average wine drinker alike. Alexis brings her refined palate and wine expertise to brick & mortar while Matt’s scientific experience champions exactitude and celebrates the winemaking process. These complementary skill sets make for a potent husband-and-wife duo. Every lot, every bottle, every sip illuminates their dedication to their craft with authenticity and finesse. brick & mortar proves that exceptional wine starts with exceptional people.