Goldeneye Vineyards Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2022 Red Wine

Goldeneye Vineyards Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2022 

750 ml

94 pts. Wine Enthusiast:

"This wine is a classic expression of Pinot Noir from a consumer favorite. Although the vintage was cool, with some heat spikes and rain, they still managed to produce a dynamic supple, red-berried, crushed herb dynamo, with remnants of oolong black tea on the nose and flavors of strawberry, blood orange zest, and maple with a silky finish."

We're big fans of Duckhorn Wines; such a classy establishment! Their Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir never fails to delight, vintage after vintage. You can always count on it being delicious, and the 2022 vintage is no exception. - Wine Factor

FROM THE WINERY

In 1996, building on the tradition of excellence they established at Duckhorn Vineyards, Dan and Margaret Duckhorn embraced their growing love of Pinot Noir and came to Anderson Valley to found Goldeneye. In the years since, Anderson Valley has earned acclaim as one of the world’s greatest regions for Pinot Noir. Crafted predominantly from our estate vineyards and shaped by the influence of the wind, water and fog, this wine embodies both the elegance of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, and its deep, rustic beauty.

Vintage Notes

After a relatively dry winter, cool spring temperatures resulted in a later-than-normal budbreak, followed by bloom in June. Summer brought delightfully temperate weather, which ensured slow, steady ripening. After picking our first sparkling wine grapes in late August, we experienced a heat event in early September that accelerated ripening. Fortunately, due to the cooler summer, the grapes were in an ideal stage of maturity to benefit from the heat. Our vineyards got a much-needed drink of water and cooldown a week later when we received 3 inches of rain, which slowed ripening and allowed us to be methodical in our picking decisions. While our grapes show the natural diversity of the vineyards they come from, overall the wines are beautifully structured with excellent concentration and impeccably balanced acids.

Winemaking Notes

A quintessential Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, this wine is crafted to celebrate the region’s defined character, boasting aromas of penny royal, ripe cherry and subtle hints of chanterelle mushrooms. On the palate, it offers a beautifully balanced experience with smooth tannins and refreshing acidity alongside flavors of blackberry, leather and breakfast tea. A reflection of its depth and complexity, it slowly departs with a long, lingering finish. 

Vineyards:  Confluence, Gowan Creek, The Narrows

Oak Profile and Aging:  Aged 16 months in 100% French oak, 48% new, 52% neutral

Alcohol:  14.2%

Ph:  3.53

Acidity: 0.62 g/100 ml

Fermentation: All small lot, open-top fermentations separated by pick day, block, and clone.