2018 Capiaux "Old Vine" Pinot Noir

Russian River

Being the second vintage of my two “old vine” vineyard sources, this wine has much potential for richness and aging. I look forward to seeing where this takes the discussion of old vine pinot noir.

Opaque dark brick red color emits leather and pencil lead blended with dark red fruit on the nose. Root beer, raspberry and cranberry flavors are entwined with young tannins and nice acids.  

Vinous/Galloni  93+pts

“…a blend from Widdoes and Starscape, both planted with Martini clone, which tends to give an especially aromatic, exotic Pinot. Blood orange, mint, spice, star anise and kirsch all lift from the glass. Like all of these Pinots, the Old Vine is a bit clenched today, and yet its potential is evident. This is such a pretty and distinctive wine with a ton of underlying energy that just needs a bit of time to be at its most expressive.” Tasting Date: Sept 2019

Appellation:    100% Russian River
Vineyards:       50% Starscape and 50% Widdoes
Harvest date:   Sept 28th – Oct 1st
Brix @ harvest:  25.2
pH:                    3.74
TA (g/1):             6.2
Alcohol:             14.1
Bottling date:   August 2019
Release date:   Oct 2020
Aging:             11 months   French oak (40% new)
Production:      200 cases