Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Santa Lucia Highlands
Aging
10 months in French oak barrels, 30% new
Residual Sugar
Dry
Alcohol %
14.3
2023 Wrath Pinot Noir, KW Ranch Vineyard
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KW Ranch Pinot Noir 2023 comes from the lower slopes of the Santa Lucia Highlands, along the eastern edge of the appellation. Its lower altitude and facing give its vines a bit more protection from the winds and the resulting fruit has time to develop complex flavors. The 2023 vintage was one of the best growing seasons we've had in quite a while. This wine is equal parts Pommard 4 clone (known for its dense, dark fruit) and the energetic 667 clone which helps balance the richness. This is classic Santa Lucia Highlands' bright acidity with an earthy element that knits everything together into a long, finish with lots of dark fruit.
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
KW Ranch is located in the heart of the Santa Lucia Highlands, southeast of McIntyre Vineyard and just northwest of Gary’s Vineyard. Planted to both Pinot Noir and Syrah in 2000 by Kirk Williams, the site features a well-exposed, gently-rolling hillside with gravely loam soils. Wines from KW Ranch tend to be intense and highly aromatic.
Production Notes
50% Pommard 4; 50% clone 667
Winemaker Notes
All our Single Vineyard Pinot bottlings go through a similar production regimen. This allows the focus to be on the terroir of each vineyard.
Production
252 cases