2021 Cattleya Wines 'Belly of the Whale' Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
Winemaker Notes: Cattleya Wines are the result of a long and deep love story between my soul and wine. I am Bibiana—born and raised in Colombia, trained as a winemaker in France, and now growing roots in Sonoma County. All Cattleya wines are made with fruit sourced from beautiful sites, farmed by the greatest viticulturists and talented crews. My ultimate goal is to make wines with soul and character that are unique representatives of their terroir. My wine philosophy is simple: To produce unique wines of extreme purity, power, and nesse.
The perfect combination of two distinct clones (50/50 of 777 and 667) has produced a Pinot Noir of unparalleled purity and depth of flavor. Enticing aromas of black cherry, baking spice and fig fill the air, as strawberry compote, plum, and Asian spice envelop the palate. In its infancy, this wine’s complex structure and bright acidity ensure a long life ahead.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
Jeb Dunnuck - "Pouring a deep ruby with purple highlights, the 2021 Pinot Noir Belly Of The Whale is pure with black raspberry liqueur, pepper spice, and lifted menthol and pine. Full-bodied and ripe with notes of blackberry preserve, crushed purple flowers, blue fruit, and tea leaf, it’s generous, rounded, and fleshy with ripe fruit. Drink 2025-2035."
Country | USA - California |
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Region | Sonoma Coast |
Vintage | 2021 |
Winery | Cattleya |
Grape Varietals | Pinot Noir |
Size | 750 milliliter |