MARIMAR LA MASIA PINOT NOIR

Marimar Estate Don Miguel Vineyard
La Masía Pinot Noir 2016

Luscious, vibrant nose of black cherry and ripe red fruits like Santa Rosa plums, with background notes of orange peel and clove. The firm, rich tannins promise a long life; this wine will continue to develop for another 10-15 years. I would recommend serving it at cellar temperature, between 58-60° F.

VARIETIES: Pinot Noir, 4 different clones, 31% Dijon 667, 29% Pommard, 20% Dijon 115, and 20% Swan
REGION: United States / California / North Coast / Sonoma County / Russian River Valley
AGEING: Aged 12 months in premium French oak barrels, 46% new
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 15 years
SERVE: Serve at 14 – 16ºC
FITS TO: Paired well with Mediterranean food, or Roasted Pigeon, Roasted Spring Chicken
CRITICS SCORES: WE/92, WS/90
VIVINO: Average 4.2 ★★★★✰

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La Masía | Range | Marimar Estate

La Masía means The Farmhouse in Catalonia, my home region, as our winery is designed to resemble a classic Catalan farmhouse. My family has grown grapes in Spain since the 17th century and our philosophy has always been to produce a wine as an extension of farming the vineyard.

The Don Miguel Vineyard

Named after the late patriarch of the Torres family, this sustainable vineyard is located in the Green Valley — the coolest, foggiest region of the Russian River, only ten miles from the Pacific. Planted in the European-style high density of over 2,000 vines/acre, the yields are low and labor intensive; but the vines live longer and the grapes acquire better balance and greater concentration, as well as more elegance and finesse.