Pinot Noir
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
British Columbia
Vineyard Designation
40 Knots Vineyard
Harvest Date
October 18, 2020
Acid
6.82 T.A.
pH
3.55
Aging
Neutral Burgundy Oak
Fermentation
French Oak
Bottling Date
June 9 2021
Residual Sugar
1.8
Alcohol %
11.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Inspired by classic Burgundian Pinot Noir, this acclaimed grape is right at home on the Comox seaside. Cool, evening sea breezes blow through the vineyard on summer evenings, preserving the bright acidity and delicate nuance. Rich cherry and black pepper greet the nose, followed by a palate of silky tannins and refreshing brightness.
Awards
Rick Vansickle of Niagara wines says this:
40 Knots Pinot Noir 2016 ($30, 89 points) — A lovely nose of wild raspberry, pure cherry, strawberry, cranberry and light spice. It’s silky smooth on the palate with savoury red fruits, cedar and subtle toasted spice notes.
John Schreiner says this:
40 Knots Pinot Noir 2016 ($29.90 for 398 cases). The low alcohol (10.6%) gives this estate-grown Pinot Noir a refreshing lightness. It has aromas and flavours of cherry mingled with a peppery spice. 88.
Vineyard Notes
Terroir - Salish Sea: Soils consisting of sandy gravelly marine over
sandy gravelly morainal leading to schistic clay at 12-16' depths.
Elevation sloping 3° seaward. Hot to moderate day temp, cooling at
night from the ocean breeze. Very mild winters, seldom reaching
below 0°C.
Farming: VSP (Vertical Shoot Position)/cane pruning (single and
double guyot). Sustainable farming methods, no synthetics and
minimum organic certified products used.
Production Notes
: Cool fermentation. Punch downs. Native
fermentation. Hold until cap sunk, pressed off into Amphora, then
malolactic. No alterations. 16 Day Ferment. Aged 18 months
Winemaker Notes
Grapes: Pinot Noir - Clone 777 - Burgundy, Languedoc
Food Pairing Notes
Enjoy this elegant Pinot Noir with smoked salmon for a truly extraordinary experience.
Other Notes
Rick Vansickle of Niagara wines says this: 40 Knots Pinot Noir 2016 ($30, 89 points) — A lovely nose of wild raspberry, pure cherry, strawberry, cranberry and light spice. It’s silky smooth on the palate with savoury red fruits, cedar and subtle toasted spice notes.