Girasole Pinot Noir 2024 · Mendocino County, California · Certified Organic · 750ml
Producer and Terroir
Girasole Vineyards has been farming organically in Mendocino County since 1986, long before organic viticulture became fashionable. Named for the sunflowers that grow throughout their estate, this family-owned winery is committed to sustainable, chemical-free farming in ...Show More >
Girasole Pinot Noir 2024 · Mendocino County, California · Certified Organic · 750ml
Producer and Terroir
Girasole Vineyards has been farming organically in Mendocino County since 1986, long before organic viticulture became fashionable. Named for the sunflowers that grow throughout their estate, this family-owned winery is committed to sustainable, chemical-free farming in one of California’s most naturally beautiful wine regions. Mendocino’s cool coastal influence, diverse soils, and clean mountain air make it an ideal home for Pinot Noir, and Girasole has spent four decades learning to express that terroir with honesty and care.
Tasting Notes
The nose is inviting and expressive: strawberry, cherry, boysenberry, violets, and clove. On the palate, it is soft and fruit-forward, with ripe plum, black cherry, and plush tannins, with just a touch of new French oak lending texture and framing the bright red fruit at the wine’s core. The finish is dry, clean, and lingering, approachable, expressive, and genuinely satisfying.
Expert Reviews
2024 · Review Attributed to VF in the Listing
VF · 91 Points · Best Buy: Aromas of dried cranberry and sweet rhubarb, accented by subtle notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. On the palate, bright red cherry flavors unfold alongside hints of delicate caramel and a touch of licorice.
Wine Enthusiast · 2024
Wine Enthusiast · Tonya Pitts · 91 Points: Deep, aromatics with sweet cherries, dark plums, dried herbs, dried potpourri, and toasted oak on the nose; the palate is rich with dark strawberry, boysenberry, cinnamon, orange peel, and bittersweet chocolate.
Food Pairings
Salmon, roast chicken, duck, mushroom risotto, charcuterie, and soft cheeses.
Details
- Producer: Girasole Vineyards
- Vintage: 2024
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Region/Appellation: Mendocino County, California, United States
- Grape: Pinot Noir
- Type: Red
- Farming: Organic; organic farming since 1986
- Aging: Touch of new French oak, as described in the existing tasting notes
- Closure: Screwcap
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