2022 Riddle Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
2022 Riddle Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
This Pinot Noir offers exceptional structure and aging potential with intense bramble berry fruit flavors. Yields were low in 2022 with vines producing only light grape clusters and small berries. The resulting wine has a high level of concentration and depth. The cooling coastal influence allowed the vines to flourish during the September heat wave, providing ideal ripening conditions. Mt Eden clone performed very well in 2022 and forms the foundation of this wine. Clones 115 and Pommard were blended in, creating additional layers of complexity and texture. Collectors will be rewarded by cellaring this wine.
Accolades
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International Wine Report
"My favorite of the 2022 Pinot Noirs from Sojourn is this one from Riddle Vineyard. Sporting a shimmering
bright neon red ruby core with a silvery rim, it gifts an impressive nose of candied strawberries, white peach
skin, lemony herbs, red licorice, and sweet allspice that give way to more spice and sappy flower tones on the
palate. Smooth tannins and elevated acidity lead to a lovely fruit-dominate finish. Editor’s choice and highly
recommended." - Jeremy Young, International Wine Report
Riddle Vineyard
Sonoma Coast
Riddle Vineyard is located on a ridge in Green Valley near the town of Occidental in the West Sonoma Coast. At 750 feet above sea level, its gentle, north facing slopes overlook many of the iconic Pinot noir vineyards of the region. Foggy mornings burn off early, and the vines are drenched in warm sun for most of the day.