David Bruce Winery Pinot Noir “Chalone”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Chalone is one of the most distinctive appellations in the Central Coast. Sitting at 1600 feet elevation, it is reminiscent of a once undersea volcano with granite and limestone soil from the seashells that infiltrated the granite. It is like a high elevation desert of granite and limestone getting the cooling influence of the ocean.
- This type of unique soil and climate yields a distinctive and minerally pinot noir. David Bruce Chalone Pinot Noir has all the mineral character with firm yet velvety tannins that would come alive upon decanting or aerating the wine in the glass.
- This pinot will become more familiar with your palate after the third or fourth sip when the round and sweet tannins come alive.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Elaboration: The Santa Cruz Mountains have a slowing effect on the growing season. Also, the Estate sits above the fog line at 2000 ft. elevation and is constantly cooled by the ocean breezes. This temperature moderation and along with the well-drained Sandy Loam and decomposed rock type soils results in an ideal terroir and microclimate to grow world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.
Tasting Notes: A nose of dark cherry, raspberry, prickly pears, potpourri and sandalwood notes, mineral and earthy tones.. Cherry, dark plums, dark fruit, dark chocolate and hints of cloves on the pallet. A smooth and round finish
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
David Bruce Winery is a California winery located in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA above Silicon Valley in Northern California. It was established by dermatologist David Bruce, M.D. in 1964. David Bruce Winery has earned an international reputation throughout more than four decades for its dedication to producing the greatest Pinot Noir in the world. 2024 marks their 60th Anniversary.
David Bruce Winery was one of 12 California wineries to participate in the now famous 1976 “Judgment of Paris,” in which California Cabernets and Chardonnays outscored French Bordeaux and Burgundies in a blind tasting in France. Since then, David Bruce wines have consistently taken top honors in competitive tastings.
Today, wines are produced from the winery’s 45-acre estate vineyard featuring plantings of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Syrah, as well as from fruit sourced from over 30 of the best growers in Northern and Central California and representing 6 appellations.