2020 Riddle Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
2020 Riddle Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Riddle Vineyard is situated in a rugged section of the West Sonoma Coast at the top of a coastal ridge with a gentle slope. James Riddle gives each vine special attention, clipping shoots to the wires to maximize sun exposure and making several passes through the vines each vintage to orient clusters and create the best opportunity to produce exceptional fruit. Mt. Eden clone provides a foundation of robust berry flavors and rich, silky texture. Two additional clones, 115 and Pommard, balance out the single vineyard bottling, adding complexity and length. It provides intriguing bramble berry fruit flavors, bright concentration and silky tannins.

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Owen Bargreen
"The 2020 Sojourn Cellars ‘Riddle Vineyard’ Pinot Noir was stored in 50% new French oak before bottling. This Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir reveals a soft mouthfeel and good length with light red fruit flavors and citrus rind undertones. " - Owen Bargreen
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.