wente vineyards 'riva ranch' arroyo seco pinot noir

Winery Notes Wente Vineyards Riva Ranch Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is named after Wente Vineyards family's Riva Ranch vineyard in Arroyo Seco, Monterey. Arroyo Seco is the ideal region to grow this Burgundian varietal because of the long, cool growing season, which allows the grapes to fully ripen and develop deep fruit flavors. The gravelly-loam soils found here, rich with shale and limestone deposits, impart desirable earthy and mineral qualities to the wine. Wente Vineyards farms 8 clones of Pinot Noir (Pommard, Martini, 114, 115, 667, 777, 828, and 77), with each offering different flavors, textures and aromatics to the wine. Tasting Notes Wente Vineyards 2020 Riva Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir opens with youthful aromas of ripe Rainier cherries, raspberries, smoked nuts and toasted brioche with a delicate layer of sweet vanilla oak. Supple and round tannins combined with a vibrant acidity balance this wine through the finish. Winemaking Notes Fermented in stainless steel tanks and pumped over twice daily.