Description
Crossbarn Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
The first-hand experience of growing up on a farm made Paul Hobbs notice the influence of terroir on the character of fruit when his father had him taste apples of the same variety grown in different orchards several miles apart from one another. The diversity of flavors and textures made an impression on him and would later influence his approach to winemaking.
Located in a former apple processing facility in Sebastopol, California, our Crossbarn wines are made with labor-intensive, yet simple techniques. We harvest our fruit at night by hand, sort by the berry or cluster, ferment each vineyard separately, and age wine using a combination of stainless steel and low percentages of new oak.
After launching his namesake winery in 1991, Paul Hobbs established Crossbarn in 2000 to honor his family’s farming heritage and values of farming sustainably. What began as just one small lot of cabernet sauvignon from the inaugural vintage gradually evolved to introduce chardonnay and pinot noir. For nearly 25 years the focus has been to express California’s most esteemed appellations with authenticity by upholding the fresh, vibrant and lingering flavor attributes from each region to bring you wines of stunning quality and exceptional value.
The Sonoma Coast American Viticulture Area (AVA) covers over 480,000 acres, with roughly 7,000 acres planted with vines. Temperatures are moderate, with evenings dipping to 40s as a result of the fog off Bodega Bay and day time highs typically in the low 70s. Growing grapes in the dramatically cool western reaches of Sonoma County is complex and demanding, with the end result truly worth the risk. The resulting fruit produces wines that are elegant and intensely structured.
Vintage
Although a challenging year on many fronts, the 2020 growing season produced wines with exceptional vibrancy and purity of fruit.A mild winter with unseasonably low rainfall led to a relatively cool and mild spring; however, multiple heat waves in August and September accelerated ripening, leading to a shorter and earlier harvest.
Tasting Notes
Crossbarn Pinot Noir shows deep ruby in the glass with inviting aromas of pomegranate, black cherry, and bay leaf with a touch of violet. On the palate, juicy notes of fresh raspberry compote mingle with tart cranberry and a touch of forest floor, with a hint of salinity that speaks to its coastal origins complementing a lifting acidity and refreshing finish.
Crossbarn Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Notes To Your Senses:
- APPEARANCE: Deep ruby
- AROMA: Pomegranate, black cherry, and bay leaf with a touch of violet
- TASTE: juicy notes of fresh raspberry compote mingle with tart cranberry and a touch of forest floor, with a hint of salinity
- FINISH: Refreshing with balanced acidity
- ABV: 14.1%
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