Kivelstadt Cellars – Sibling Rivalry Pinot Noir
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USA - CA
Sonoma County
Wine
Red
The Facts
Origins USA - CA > Sonoma County > Sonoma Valley
Appellation Sonoma Valley
Varietal Pinot Noir
Cepage 100% Pinot Noir
Winemaking This wine was fermented in an open top fermenter and 35 percent of the grapes were put in whole cluster. The tank temperature was raised to 85 degrees Fahrenheit and the fermentation moved forward without the addition of yeast. The wine is pressed to barrel in which natural malolactic fermentation occurred.
Aging 20% new and 80% neutral French Oak for 22 months (Puncheons)
Annual Production 276 cases
Markets California
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Elegant and Vibrant
Aromas Black raspberry, cherry-cola, Asian spices and dried flowers.
Mouthfeel Medium-bodied with bright acidity and silky tannins.
Tasting Notes The wine is a brilliant ruby red. It has aromas of black raspberry, cherry-cola, Asian spices and dried flowers. It offers a vibrant palate with red and dark berry flavors, with hints of tomato vine and dried spice. The wines acid pulls through to the finish with notes of vanilla bean, dried flowers and anise.
Selling Point Old-world style, elegant and complex.
Pairings Pizza, pork or lamb, salmon and mushroom dishes.
Sustainability 2019 - Certified Organic, Certified Sustainable, Vegan, Organic In Practice, Sustainable In Practice, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation
The Story
The Kivelstadt Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir is a cornerstone of the Kivelstadt Cellar’s portfolio. This old-world style Pinot Noir is restrained and elegant. It is a serious wine from a serious piece of land, which shows beautifully on day one and has the structure to get better and better.
About Kivelstadt Cellars
Brand Story
Kivelstadt Cellars was founded on our love of amazing California vineyards. Our focus is exploring incredible California vineyards with a nod toward the rich history and balance of old-world wines.
Brand Story
Kivelstadt Cellars was founded on our love of amazing California vineyards. Our focus is exploring incredible California vineyards with a nod toward the rich history and balance of old-world wines.
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