2022 "Three Amigos Estate Vineyard" Pinot (1 x 750 mL)

The Davies family of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in the Napa Valley is pleased to release the fourth bottling of their Three Amigos Pinot Noir from the Carneros Napa Valley AVA. The familys experience with Pinot Noir dates back to 1967, when Jack and Jamie Davies first used this elegant red varietal to make their inaugural vintage of Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine. Over the 57 years following that first use, Schramsbergs winemakers have built long-lasting relationships with some of the best Pinot Noir growers in the North Coast. Developing upon this passion, history, and experience, second-generation Vintner Hugh Davies and Winemakers Sean Thompson, Jessica Koga and J.P. Pierce are proud to present this delicious estate vineyard-designate Pinot Noir wine from the 2022 vintage.

This wine is crafted solely from the Three Amigos Vineyard, a Pinot Noir vineyard in the Napa Valley Carneros region. At a short distance from the Napa Marina, its a cool, foggy, and breezy location that Pinot Noir loves. Carneros - occasionally called Los Carneros - stretches across the southern portion of both Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Located just north of the San Pablo Bay, Carneros benefits from the bays cooling air and morning fog. Grapes from this cooler sub-appellation ripen more slowly, retaining acidity and developing complexity, and though there are now several cool-climate areas specializing in Pinot Noir, Carneros was one of the earlier-planted Pinot regions in California.

The 2022 growing season was the third year in a row of drought conditions. Warmer and drying temperatures led to an early bud break and lighter crop levels. Hot days leading up to mid-September further hasting ripening. A heat wave during the Labor Day weekend kicked harvest into high gear. This season yielded fruit of excellent quality, characterized by structured, concentrated color, luxurious tannins, and wonderful flavors.

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Tasting notes

Our 2022 Three Amigos Vineyard Pinot Noir presents aromas of candied red berry, black currant, fresh fig, and Italian plum, with subtle hints of baking spices and cocoa powder. A focused acidity drives the palate to a tart and juicy center of bright layers of blackberry, cherry, and cola spice.- Winemakers J.P. Pierce, Jessica Koga, Sean Thompson, Hugh Davies

Reviews

92 Points
Cranberry and cooked rhubarb layer with warming spices in this wine. A juicy, silken mouthfeel and melted tannins join mouthfilling flavor through a long, spiced finish.- Wine Enthusiast, Advance Buying Guide, Best of Year 2024
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