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Fall Release Jentoft Vineyard Ryan Pinot Noir
2019

Winemaker’s Notes

The 2019 Ryan speaks with a clear voice that is unequivocally expressive of its vineyard origin – the westernmost, highest altitude district in the Russian River Valley. 

Grown on shallow hillside soils, the wine’s structure has a sharp, youthful edge that creates a pulsating electric character. The cool freshness of the air in this heavily forested site, surrounded by redwoods, translates into a multitude of savory nuances and sweet herbal scents in the wine’s aromas. This is a fascinating and delicious wine from a unique place – a great terroir. 

Dynamic, lifted tiny berry fruits dominate the aromas which are unmistakably coastal in style, at once cool, dark, and penetrating. There’s a deep fruit intensity to this wine, but it maintains a brightness and mineral focus that is unique to its site. All elements are pushing in the same direction: seamless, focused, and direct. Licorice, macerated cherries, and cassis glide across the palate. A lilting woodsy fragrance lingers. Drink between 2022 and 2032. 

Andy Smith


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Jentoft Vineyard Ryan Pinot Noir  - DuMOL

Vineyard

100% Dutton Ranch Jentoft Vineyard

Harvest Date

September 5th

Appellation

Russian River Valley

Clones

Calera

Age of Vines at Harvest

12 years

Barrel Aging

15 months in 40% new French oak barrels from Tonnellerie Chassin

Production

610 cases of 750mL
24 cases of 1.5L
24 bottles of 3L

Press

96 Jeb Dunnuck, July 2021
95 Vinous, September 2021
94 James Suckling, November 2021