2018 Big Basin Old Corral Pinot Noir
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S$16897
Vintage: 2017
Region: Santa Cruz Mountains
Country: USA
Winemaker Notes
This was a year that defied all expectations. Acid levels were through the roof. After multiple draught vintages
where sugar could jump 3 brix in less than a week (the difference of 2% alcohol!), they barely moved over two
to three weeks heading into harvest. . The personality and characteristics of each of our single vineyard Pinots is distinct and reflects the site where they come from. Our Old Corral Estate Pinot Noir is remarkable for its perfumed and floral nose, with layers of spice
About Winery
Bradley is our founder, vineyard manager, and guide, uncompromising in his commitment to producing authentic and compelling wines, farming organically, and working with the best vineyard sites throughout the Santa Cruz and Gabilan Mountains.
Bradley was drawn to California post college for the natural beauty of the Sierras where he climbed, backpacked, and skied. He gradually made his way down the peninsula to Portola Valley and eventually to Boulder Creek in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Under the guidance of Rhône Ranger John Alban, Bradley planted our Rattlesnake Rock Estate vineyard in 2000, vinified our first vintage in 2002, and built our winery in 2003 using redwoods sustainably harvested from the Estate.
Bradley presently serves on the Board of Directors for the Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Association. He lives on the property with his two young sons, Kiran and Lakota, both of whom love grapes and tractors.
Winemaker Notes
This was a year that defied all expectations. Acid levels were through the roof. After multiple draught vintages
where sugar could jump 3 brix in less than a week (the difference of 2% alcohol!), they barely moved over two
to three weeks heading into harvest. . The personality and characteristics of each of our single vineyard Pinots is distinct and reflects the site where they come from. Our Old Corral Estate Pinot Noir is remarkable for its perfumed and floral nose, with layers of spice
About Winery
Bradley is our founder, vineyard manager, and guide, uncompromising in his commitment to producing authentic and compelling wines, farming organically, and working with the best vineyard sites throughout the Santa Cruz and Gabilan Mountains.
Bradley was drawn to California post college for the natural beauty of the Sierras where he climbed, backpacked, and skied. He gradually made his way down the peninsula to Portola Valley and eventually to Boulder Creek in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Under the guidance of Rhône Ranger John Alban, Bradley planted our Rattlesnake Rock Estate vineyard in 2000, vinified our first vintage in 2002, and built our winery in 2003 using redwoods sustainably harvested from the Estate.
Bradley presently serves on the Board of Directors for the Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Association. He lives on the property with his two young sons, Kiran and Lakota, both of whom love grapes and tractors.
Wine Enthusiast | 96
Quite light in the glass, this is a lovely style of lighter Pinot Noir, starting with aromas of light red fruit, peppered meats and sandalwood. There's a tight tension to the sip, where dried cranberry, orange peel, salumi and peppercorn flavors align into an umami bomb.
