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• 2023 Russell Joyce “Pelio” Pinot Noir Carmel Coast

  Monterey AVA

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  The fruit for this Pinot Noir was harvested from the Pelio Vineyard located on the hill tops over looking Carmel Valley and the Monterey Bay which is now being referred too as the Carmel Coast. One of the defining features that makes Pelio Vineyard so special is its unique soils. Though it reaches elevations as high as 1,000 feet, the vineyard’s soils are made of ancient uplifted marine seabed. These diatomaceous and shale soils are similar to those found in Burgundy, and are optimal for growing complex Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, with rare and distinctive mineral qualities. These well-draining soils also contribute to the vineyard’s low yields, which on average, are well under 3 tons per acre.

  Suggested Retail Price: $60
• 2023 Russell Joyce “Cortada Alta” Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands

  Santa Lucia Highlands AVA

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  This Pinot Noir comes from the the Cortada Alta vineyard situated in the southen tip of the the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. These sustainably farmed Pinot Noir vines sit at the highest elevation in the AVA on a southeast-facing slope on top of ancient glacial soils consisting of decomposed granite, gravel and sandy loam. The Santa Lucia Highlands is known for its powerful fruit and in an attempt to tame the powerful fruit and draw out more of a feminine expression of pinot noir we aim to harvest at moderate sugars prerserving the natural acidity. The result here is a beautiful pinot noir balanced by both it's fruit and earthy mouthfeel.

  Suggested Retail Price: $60
• 2023 Joyce “Submarine Canyon” Pinot Noir Arroyo Seco

  Monterey AVA

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  The fruit for this Pinot Noir was harvested from several vineyards surrounding our winery in the Arroyo Seco AVA. This AVA is recognized as having the longest growing season in California. Strong daily winds that bring cool fog from the Monterey Bay allow the grapes to spend more time on the vine building flavor, complexity and acidity. Extremely rocky well-drained alluvial soils are the base for creating wines processing freshness & minerality. The combination of sand, granite, and shale loam soils with the ever present marine influence provide the ideal conditions for growing Pinot Noir. The name "Submarine Canyon" is a geographical reference to the deep underwater sea canyon located in the Monterey Bay. This deep sea canyon is the deepest sea canyon along the west coast and measures over a mile in depth. The marine influence from this cold underwater submarine canyon provides the ideal climate for growing premium Pinot Noir grapes.

  Suggested Retail Price: $25