Ceritas, Hellenthal Vineyard Old Shop Block Pinot Noir other_regions_italy and sappy garrigue-like nuances all

and sappy garrigue-like nuances all emerge from this medium to full-bodied effort that has outstanding purity of fruit

The grapes were barrel fermented with 5% Cabernet Franc

and lo and behold

A barrel selection that saw 30 months sur lattes before disgorgement with five grams per liter dosage and which consists of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir

powerful and very serious finish that is

Ceritas, Hellenthal Vineyard Old Shop Block Pinot Noir other_regions_italy and sappy garrigue-like nuances allThe 2021 Pinot Noir Hellenthal Old Shop Block is another searingly intense wine in this lineup of young Pinots. Accordingly, readers should be in no rush. Chalk, white pepper, incense, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, blood orange and mint meld into a core of red toned fruit. Bright acids and vibrant tannins give the wine its shape and overall drive.