2023 Stirm "Joaquinite" Pinot Noir, Cienega Valley, California, USAABOUT THIS WINE Sourced from the rugged and windswept vineyards of Cienega Valley, this Pinot Noir is crafted with a minimalist approach to showcase purity and a sense of place. The unique limestone rich soils and cool climate conditions lend elegance and structure to the wine, while native yeast fermentation and neutral oak aging preserve its vibrant character. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Stirm Wine Co. is dedicated to producing honest, terroir driven wines

the following year they took the plunge and established their own winery with the goal of creating a portfolio of small-lot

enhancing its complexity while preserving the essence of Sangiovese

Jean and Chenevottes

within the Van Duzer Corridor AVA

JuanFra has been making wine in the area since the early 2000s

" Florentino wanted to create wines that reflected the truth and gastronomy of his Basque homeland

The grapes are harvested at night or in the early morning so as to save energy needed to cool them

and transparency of terroir

a story and without barriers

The dosage is three grams per liter

striving to keep its purity intact

then matured in oak barrels for 12 to 15 months before bottling