2022 Block Nine Pinot Noir California

Winemaker Notes: The 2022 Block Nine Pinot is beautifully long and rich in ripe cherry and berry flavors. The aromas exhibit generous bright fruit with a mix of strawberry, violets, plum, tea, and a hint of clove. Flavorful and silky in the mouth with good body, this wine is seductive showing wild cherries and a hint of sandalwood to complete its complex finish. The growing season was generous is length and consistent temperatures. Flavors were strong at harvest and we think 2022 will prove to be a terrific vintage.

After completing his Enology degree at UC Davis, Larry spent seventeen years at Dry Creek Vineyard. He has since covered the globe by making wine in New Zealand, Chile, and Australia. He previously was head of winemaking at Franciscan, Mt. Veeder, Robert Mondavi, Estancia, Ravenswood, and Quintessa brands. Our family started Block Nine in response to changes in the Pinot Noir market. Demand for moderately priced Pinot Noir spiked leaving consumers with few choices of smaller production Pinot Noir from California. After years of making only Pinot Noir with consistently high ratings, we expanded our product offering to make great value Cabernet also. We hope you enjoy it.