2021 Ingrid’s Vineyard Pinot Noir

Our tiny (3 ½ acres) Ingrid’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, planted at the entrance to Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley, is typical of the newest trend in terms of climate and location of the highest quality Pinot Noir vineyards in California. Only ten miles from the ocean, our vineyard enjoys sunny weather with cool ocean breezes throughout the summer and fall seasons. This produces a Pinot of great intensity, structure and a well-defined fruit expression.

We planted our Ingrid’s Pinot Noir vineyard in 1999 with three of our favorite clones: 667, 777 and Pommard. They are providing us with ever deeper, richer wines as the vineyard reaches full maturity.   

Our 2021 Ingrid’s Vineyard Pinot Noir exudes spicy, dark red fruit aromas. The wine is very intense and beautifully focused. Flavors exhibit essences of black cherry, ripe berries and subtle toasty oak notes. Our 2021 Ingrid’s Pinot Noir is very structured, allowing for several years of ageing or it can be enjoyed in its youth for its bright fruit expression.

Picking date:

September 24th, 2021.

Varietal:

100% Pinot Noir.

Cooperage:

100% French, 33% new; Sirugue and Billon.

Bottled:

August 16th, 2022.

381 cases (6/packs - 750 mls.)