Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Santa Lucia Highlands
Aging
10 months in French oak; 30% new
Alcohol %
14.3
Wine Spectator
91
Wine Enthusiast
95
2021 Wrath Pinot Noir, KW Ranch Vineyard
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KW Ranch Pinot Noir 2021 comes from the lower slopes of the Santa Lucia Highlands, along the eastern edge of the appellation. Its lower altitude and facing give its vines a bit more protection from the winds and the resulting fruit has time to develop complex flavors (red licorice, black cherry, vanilla) with classic Santa Lucia Highlands' bright acidity and an earthy element that knit everything together into a long, finish with lots of dark fruit. Although delicious now, this wine will peak after 2026.
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
KW Ranch is located in the heart of the Santa Lucia Highlands, southeast of McIntyre Vineyard and just northwest of Gary’s Vineyard. Planted to both Pinot Noir and Syrah in 2000 by Kirk Williams, the site features a well-exposed, gently-rolling hillside with gravely loam soils. Wines from KW Ranch tend to be intense and highly aromatic.
Production Notes
40% clone 667 and 30% each clones 777 and Pommard 4
Production
331 cases