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Hernandez Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

$70.00 / 750 ml
Red plum and juicy strawberry flavors alongside teaberry and damp earth notes.
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Highlights
  • Varietal percentages: 100% Pinot Noir
  • Vineyard(s): Hernandez Vineyard
  • Farming: Sustainable
Winery Info
EN GARDE WINERY
En Garde founder and winemaker Csaba Szakál's profound passion for winemaking traces back to his childhood, spent on his family's vineyards in Hungary. It was there, amidst the vines, that he developed an intimate understanding of the delicate balance required to cultivate exceptional wine. Szakál firmly believes that great wine is the result of a collaborative effort, where skilled growers and meticulous vineyard practices come together in harmony. Partnering with esteemed growers across Napa and Sonoma, he crafts wines that express the distinctive terroir of each site with remarkable precision. Through his hands-on approach, Szakál consistently produces wines of unparalleled quality, capturing the essence of each vintage and varietal, even in the most challenging years.
Shipping & Delivery Info
Shipping States
En Garde Winery cannot ship to the following 5 states: AR, DE, MS, RI, UT.
Wine Details
This bottle has the following characteristics:
Appellation
Los Carneros, Sonoma Valley
Winemaker
Csaba Szakal
Fermentation
Native yeast whole berry small lot fermentation for 3-4 weeks.
Aging
14 months
Barrel
20% new Hungarian oak
Harvest Date
9/10/22
pH
3.69
Titratable Acidity (TA)
6.1 g/L
ABV
13.6
Bottled
12/2023
Case Production
125
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About this wine
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Tasting Notes
Red plum and juicy strawberry flavors alongside teaberry and damp earth notes.
Body (Light - Full)
Med
Extra Light
Full
Taste (Dry - Sweet)
Bone Dry
Sweet
Profile (Earthy - Fruity)
Fruit (-)
Earth Forward
Fruit Forward
Serving Instructions
  • Open 1hr 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
  • jarlsberg, grilled salmon, roasted chicken, duck breast, morel and chanterelle mushrooms, parsnips
Cheese Pairings
  • Soft/Semi-Soft / Soft Ripened / Washed Rind
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