Tobias Glen JINSEI Pinot Noir
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Tobias Glen, the estate vineyard, is a 19-acre parcel located in one of the most cherished micro-regions in the Russian River Valley.
- This location is ideally suited for Pinot Noir, as the predominant soil type is Goldridge and its excellent drainage allows the winery to create a balanced vineyard ecosystem yielding exceptional, high-quality fruit.
- In 2020, Tobias Glen Vineyard was granted the Bee Friendly Farming Certification due to their meticulous attention to detail in pollinator conservation and habitat health.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Elaboration: Aged 18 months in François Frères barrels. 24 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes: Exquisite aroma of raspberry and violet. The palate is rich and concentrated, with ample grip, structure, plus an intense sweetness of fruit. Power worn lightly, concentration, wonderful perfume, poise, precision, and length.
PRESS
2017 – 94 Wine Advocate | 93 Wine Enthusiast
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
The Tobias Glen Vineyard is a 19-acre estate located in one of the most cherished cool-climate micro-regions of the Russian River Valley AVA in Sonoma County, California. It was saved from being demolished and turned into a housing development when California Wineries & Vineyards (CWV), the parent company of Tobias Glen Vineyard, acquired it in 2015.
Our vineyard farming is conducted by Art Robledo, Jr., and his well-respected family, who have been tending Tobias Glen for more than a decade. Art believes it is important to be a good steward of the land by practicing environmentally friendly techniques and to treat each vine individually. Four acres are farmed, and the rest remains a conservation forest. The vineyard is certified sustainable.
A native of Burgundy, winemaker Stéphane Vivier applies his old-world sensibilities at several Napa, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, and Mendocino wineries. To Stéphane, the best winemaker is one who largely keeps his hands to himself, allowing nature to do what it does best.