Folktale Estate Pinot Noir
| Vintage: | 2020 |
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| Description: | Tasting Notes\r\n\r\n\r\nHarvested from two blocks of Pinot Noir at Mission Ranch Vineyard in mid-September, the grapes were gently destemmed and sorted before fermenting for roughly two weeks.\u00a0 The fermentation took place in a mixture of concrete and bins, allowing us to have complete control over the fermentations.\u00a0 The bins received the Pommard 4 clone, and were punched down multiple times each day while the 777 clone was placed into the concrete and pumped over once per day.\u00a0 Both were gently pressed when the fermentation finished and racked to neutral French oak for 10 months, aging in our naturally cooled barrel room.\u00a0 Lively and aromatic, the Pinot Noir is subtlety complex and offers a beautiful and delicate floral bouquet and a savory and slightly spicy palate.\r\nAbout Folktale Winery\r\n\r\n\r\nIn 2015, a band of artists, craftspeople, and lovers of life brought their wandering imaginations and lofty aspirations to a magical piece of land in Carmel, California. Out in the sunny valley, we cultivated grapevines and gardens to craft beautiful wines and experiences to delight the senses. We named this place Folktale Winery & Vineyards.\r\nFolktale was inspired by the idea that in every great bottle of wine, there is a story. It is filled with uniqueness of place, a year of sun and rain, and the art and craft of winemaking. The story is about our people, our guests, and our passion. This is a love story, and the best love stories never end.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHistory\r\nFolktale Winery & Vineyards was originally founded in 1982 by Bob and Patti Brower, as Chateau Julien Wine Estate. Inspired by their trips to the Bordeaux region of France, the winery was the realization of their dream to bring that experience of wine and hospitality to Carmel.\r\nIn 1996, the winery property was expanded to the adjoining parcel. In addition to building a new estate residence and expanding the vineyard, a 10,000 sq. ft. barrel hall was constructed to house over 2000 wine barrels. In 2015, the property was acquired by local winemaker, Gregory Ahn, and renamed Folktale Winery & Vineyards. The name is inspired by the thrill of discovery, the joy of gathering, and the idea that every great bottle of wine holds a story.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nVineyard\r\nWe are committed to sustainable farming practices for all our wines. The five acre vineyard at the winery is 100% organically farmed meticulously by hand. We installed owl boxes and raptor perches around the property to naturally manage populations of pests, like ground squirrels and gophers. Our estate vineyards include over 300 acres in the Arroyo Seco AVA of Monterey County, just over the Santa Lucia Mountains to the east.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWinemaking\r\nOur winemaking team is led by David Baird, who works closely with our growers to realize a style of wine that fully expresses the terroir of Monterey County and all its diversity. Folktale wines express beautiful acid and minerality of Monterey\u2019s cool climate and rocky soils. Focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as the stars of the regions winemaking, Folktale moves away from the rich styles of the past, moving towards bright, acidic style that best expresses the county\u2019s terroir and pairs with the regions farm-fresh foods. David also crafts the award winning Rh\u00f4ne varietals for Folktale\u2019s Le Mistral brand, which has been a pioneer in Rh\u00f4ne-style wines in the Central Coast since it was founded in 1992. Just like the Mediterranean wind that gives Le Mistral its name, the consistent maritime winds that howl in from the Pacific are a key contributor to the spice and earthy notes in these gorgeous wines. |
| Price: | $ 29.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from BASSER’S Fine Wine
| Address: |
6240 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 954-840-3122 |
First added to 1000 Corks on March 19, 2022.
