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2023 Alta Orsa Slusser Vineyard Pinot Noir Bottle Image

Alta Orsa Slusser Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

$43.00 / 750 ml
This wine unfolds with inviting notes of baking spice, red plum, and ripe cranberries, interwoven with a whisper of forest floor. On the palate, layers of fresh fig and blackcurrant are complemented by delicate earthy undertones and well-integrated oak. The finish is long and satisfying, with nuances of Earl Grey tea, gentle minerality, and an elegant earthiness.
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Highlights
  • Varietal percentages: 100% Pinot Noir
  • Farming: Sustainable
Winery Info
ALTA ORSA
Alta Orsa is the story of land, the vision and labor of their small team — led by their winemaker Martin Bernal-Hafner. The core chapter of their story is centered on a holistic approach to farming. As stewards of this 160-acre mountain property, they tend to 12-acres of hillside vineyards with regenerative organic practices — treating their soils as a living ecosystem and nature as our partner. Patience, observation, science, and experimentation guide their approach. Since the planting of their high-density vineyard in the late 1980s, they have practiced no-till farming, minimal organic sprays, cover cropping, no tractors between the rows, and no herbicides under the vine. They sincerely believe this philosophy preserves the unique sense of place and leads to wines that are classic, elegant, and worth laying down.
Shipping & Delivery Info
Shipping States
Alta Orsa cannot ship to the following 6 states: AR, DE, MI, MS, RI, UT.
Wine Details
This bottle has the following characteristics:
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Fermentation
Native yeast
Aging
11 months
Barrel
25% new French oak
Harvest Date
10/02/23
pH
3.65
Titratable Acidity (TA)
6.1 g/L
ABV
14.1
Case Production
118
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About this wine
2023 Alta Orsa Slusser Vineyard Pinot Noir Bottle Image
Tasting Notes
This wine unfolds with inviting notes of baking spice, red plum, and ripe cranberries, interwoven with a whisper of forest floor. On the palate, layers of fresh fig and blackcurrant are complemented by delicate earthy undertones and well-integrated oak. The finish is long and satisfying, with nuances of Earl Grey tea, gentle minerality, and an elegant earthiness.
Body (Light - Full)
Med
Extra Light
Full
Taste (Dry - Sweet)
Bone Dry
Sweet
Profile (Earthy - Fruity)
Fruit (-)
Earth Forward
Fruit Forward
Serving Instructions
  • Open 30min prior to serving. Serve at Cellar Temperature.
Glassware
  • Medium Bodied Red Wine—This glass helps to emphasize rich fruit-forward character while nurturing the acidity in the wine. The wider bowl shape accentuates aromas.
Food Pairings
  • manchego, bbq or smoked proteins like pork, pasta dishes with tomato based sauces, cabbage, carrots, green beans
Cheese Pairings
  • Semi-Firm / Firm / Polished