2023 Donelan Pinot Noir Klopp Ranch Annabelle’s Block

“This marks the third vintage the Donelans have worked with fruit from Klopp Laguna Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. The site is defined by wide vine spacing and older vines that yield naturally low crops, delivering intensity of flavour alongside excellent structural balance. The wine is naturally fermented with 11% whole-cluster inclusion and aged for 17 months in 37% new French oak. It lifts from the glass with blue fruit and black cherry aromatics, layered with cola spice and a savoury hoisin nuance. The palate unfolds in waves of silky fruit and suave, velvety tannins, building with floral intensity and hints of blood orange. Generous yet poised, it finishes long and lingering, marked by a prettiness and candied cherry character that stays with you. (Drink between 2026-2040)”