2021 Reserve Jarman Pinot Noir

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Pluot · Blueberry · Licorice · Vanilla Bean

Estate Grown · 750ml

Tasting Notes

The 2021 Reserve Jarman Pinot Noir is our premiere selection of Pinot Noir clones, embodying the key characteristics of Holman Ranch’s terroir. This wine shows youth and elegance with expressive notes of pluot and blueberry. Aging 11-months in 100% New French Oak lends black licorice and vanilla bean, speaking to its integrity and authenticity. Firm tannin accompanies acidity, and suggests youth and elegance on a wine that will surely age for years to come.

Wine Specs

Vintage: 2021
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Clone: Calera / 667
Barrel Aging: 100% New French Oak, 11 months
Appellation: Carmel Valley AVA
Harvest Date: September 15–16, 2021
ALC/VOL: 14.1%
Production: 150 Cases

The Vintage

The 2021 vintage has proven to be another cooler growing season with modest yields but exceptional quality. The 2020/2021 winter brought below average rainfall to the Carmel Valley area and overall proved to leave the vineyards with little groundwater supply. Cool, even temperatures, during set allowed for the vines to establish a healthy crop. The season continued with mild temperatures and above average occurrence of fog, allowing for an extended hang-time on the vine. Harvest began with the picking of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the 2nd of September and ended with the harvest of the 2021 Estate Syrah on the 9th of October. Overall, quality is very high from the harvest with wines showing similarities to the 2018 and 2019 vintages. The vineyard continues to mature and complex with age and the results are more apparent in each subsequent year.