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• 2019 Artesa Selection 91 Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir

  Los Carneros

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  Artesa’s first Single Vineyard Pinot Noir was our beloved “Block 91 D”. Originally planted in 1991, the site is planted on a steep south-facing hillside block which is unique in Carneros for two reasons: elevation and soil type. The site sits on one of the highest elevations in Carneros vineyards, at 420 feet of elevation. The soils (Bressa-Dibble) are light textured silt loam and different from the common Carneros soils of mostly, “shallow, heavy clay”. This unique terroir provides high drainage capacity and regulates vine vigor. In 2017, the block was replanted with the same clone (Martini) and while we patiently wait for it to bear fruit again the winemaking team agreed that there were other premium sites of the Martini Clone on the Estate worth being bottled on their own and so, “Selection 91” was created in homage to the original “Block 91 D”. For this vintage, we selected two hillside vineyard blocks that mirrored “Block 91 D” being both high in elevation, with Bressa-Dibble soil and planted with the Martini clone to produce fruit with unique intensity and structure. The combination of the terroir, Martini clone and meticulous farming result in this Pinot Noir that has power and grace at the same time. This is a powerful Pinot Noir, yet well balanced, and true to its Los Carneros roots.

  Suggested Retail Price: $90
• 2014 Artesa Block 91D Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (1.5L)

  Los Carneros

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  Artesa’s 91D block Pinot Noir was originally planted in 1991 and hangs on a south facing hillside overlooking the winery. This site is very unique in Carneros for two reasons: elevation & soil type. Block 91D sits on one of the highest elevations in Carneros vineyards, at 420 feet of elevation. The soils (Bressa-Dibble) are light textured silt loam and different from the common Carneros soils, of mostly “shallow, heavy clay.” This unique terroir provides high drainage capacity and regulates vine vigor. The combination of the terroir, Martini clone, and meticulous farming result in this Pinot Noir that has power and grace at the same time.

  Suggested Retail Price: $160
• 2020 Artesa Grand Reserve Brut Rose

  Los Carneros

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  This sparkling wine is 100% Pinot Noir, the most widely planted variety in Champagne, and is produced using the labor-intensive and meticulous winemaking process known as “méthode champenoise” (also known as “traditional method”). Primary fermentation occurs in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and neutral French oak barrels; the wine also went through complete malolactic fermentation. The next crucial step is the assemblage – this process is an artform where the winemaker must carefully decide which lots can complement each other. Our winemaker, Ana Diogo-Draper, finds the special combination of aromas and flavors needed for the final blend. After assemblage the wines are ready for tirage. Tirage refers to drawing off the blended still wines into bottles and adding a combination of sugar and yeast to each bottle where the final fermentation for sparkling wines occurs. This wine rested en tirage for 16 months and was disgorged in October 2022. This sparkling Rosé presents elegant and intense aromas of strawberry, maraschino cherry, marzipan, with a hint of rose petal. Brilliant on the palate, the lush red berry flavors are balanced by the natural bright acidity, cutting through the mid-palate with tiny refreshing bubbles.

  Suggested Retail Price: $70