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Description
A well-balanced Pinot Noir wine from California
The producer
Dedication, focus and determination are the cornerstones of the Arista Winery. Founded in 2002, the McWilliams family take great pride in tending to their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines. The winery overlooks California’s picturesque Russian River Valley and Anderson Valley. The McWillimams’ sons, Ben and Mark, took over the running of the family estate in 2012 and continue to produce exquisite wines.
The vineyard
Arista Winery reigns over a 36-acre vineyard that is managed using sustainable farming practices. The vineyard is composed of 9 acres of Pinot Noir vines and 1 acre of Chardonnay vines and leads to the production of fine California wines. For the teams, working alongside nature is crucial and is at the very heart of their philosophy.
The wine
Pinot Noir 2018 by Arista Winery stems from the highly-reputed Russian River Valley AVA in Sonoma County, California.
Vinification and aging
The grapes are sorted by hand and then destemmed. The juice undergoes fermentation with native yeasts. The unfined and unfiltered wines are aged for 11 months in barrels before being bottled and released.
The blend
Pinot Noir (100%)
Arista Winery’s 2018 Pinot Noir: Characteristics and tasting tips
The tasting
Color
Bright ruby color.
Nose
This wine reveals rich aromas of red and black fruit (black cherries, raspberries and blueberries).
Palate
This fresh wine expresses a delicious aromatic complexity, with toasted notes and fine-grained tannins.
