2021 Scorpo Old Cherry Orchard Pinot Noir

The fruit is grown on the iron-rich soils of Paul Scorpo’s high-density Pinot Noir block planted to Abel clone at a density of 10,000 vines per hectare. This site was originally a very high quality, high yielding orchard and what Paul Scorpo identified as ‘magic dirt’. The Cherry Orchard Pinot Noir was hand-picked on March 12, 2021 and processed the following day. 15% whole bunch, and cold soaked for 4 days. Left of skins for 21 days. Fermented in concrete with wild yeast. It’s seen 25% new oak, no filtration. Bottled Feb 4, 2022.

This wine is layered, nuanced, regal and expressive. The red fruit driven nose is concentrated, yet still lifted, fresh and open. Sour cherries, cranberries and red currents all feature heavily on the nose, while on the palate, cherries, boysenberries and blood orange add to the complexity. The tannins are round, plush and plentiful, complimenting the fleshy and integrated nature of the wine.– Paul Scorpo