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2022 Pleasant Hill Pinot Noir Bottle Image
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En Garde Winery | Russian River Valley
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Pleasant Hill Pinot Noir 2022

$70.00 / 750 ml
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Deep, ripe and opulent, the nose of this wine gives aromas of cherry liqueur and cola, while the palate displays candied raspberry, tea leaf and sage flavors on the balanced but richly textured palate.
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Body (Light - Full)
Med
Extra Light
Full
Taste (Dry - Sweet)
Bone Dry
Sweet
Profile (Earthy - Fruity)
Fruit (-)
Earth Forward
Fruit Forward
Highlights
  • Varietal percentages: 100% Pinot Noir
  • Vineyard(s): Pleasant Hill
  • Farming: Sustainable farming practices
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.
About this wine
2022 Pleasant Hill Pinot Noir Bottle Image
Tasting Notes
Deep, ripe and opulent, the nose of this wine gives aromas of cherry liqueur and cola, while the palate displays candied raspberry, tea leaf and sage flavors on the balanced but richly textured palate.
Serving Instructions
  • Open 30min prior to serving. Serve at Room 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
  • aged gouda, lighter proteins like poultry or pork, root vegetables
Cheese Pairings
  • Semi-Firm / Firm / Polished
Wine Details
This bottle has the following characteristics:
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Winemaker
Csaba Szakal
Fermentation
Native yeast whole berry small lot fermentation for 1-2 weeks.
Aging
14 months
Barrel
20% new French oak
Harvest Date
9/10/2022
pH
3.54
Titratable Acidity (TA)
6.7 g/L
ABV
14.2
Bottled
12/2023
Case Production
125
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