2023 Blue Farm Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California (750ml)

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Founded in 2007, Blue Farm gets its name from the farmhouse at Anne Moller-Racke’s home and vineyard in Carneros. Blue Farm is focused on creating Burgundian grand cru style Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, drawing on Anne’s 40+ years winegrowing experience. In 1981 Anne moved to Sonoma from Germany, where she worked with legendary winemaker André Tchelistcheff; for the following three decades, she farmed some of California’s most celebrated vineyards. In 2001, Anne founded The Donum Estate, growing it into one of the top Pinot Noir producers in California. Blue Farm began as a seven-acre vineyard divided into four blocks to create one complete wine, and remains committed to rigorous, precision farming coupled with traditional winemaking practices. Today, there are five Blue Farm vineyards that reach from Sonoma’s Valley to its Coast, as well as the Russian River. Each site was carefully selected based on its unique characteristics—including soil, elevation, exposure, slope, and climate, all of which determine how a specific clone, or selection will perform.

100% Pinot Noir, the 2023 Blue Farm Russian River Valley is a blend of three blocks from the Zio Tony Vineyard. The wine is made up of Calera, Dijon 667 and Elite clone. The grapes were picked and sorted by hand. Spontaneous fermentation was in a small open-top stainless-steel tank, for 18 days. The resulting wine was aged in French oak barrels, 25% new. Classic RRV Pinot Noir aromas of cherries with a hint of baking spices. The medium-bodied palate shows flavors of warm Bing cherry, red plum, black raspberry and sprinkle of cocoa dust. Lots of vibrant acidity to balance the fine tannins. Elegant and ripe with a charming finish with a touch of rose.