Rapture Pinot Noir 2024

Rapture, a Russian River Pinot Noir blended to mirror a Pommard-style Burgundy—structured and full-bodied with dark fruit and earthy notes—tempered by the elegance and red fruit brightness reminiscent of Volnay.

• Appearance: Medium to deep ruby, with brilliant clarity and a slight garnet rim.

• Nose: Layered aromas of red and dark fruits: cherry, raspberry, and blackberry. Subtle floral notes of violet and rose, intertwined with earthy hints of forest floor and truffle. Spicy undertones of clove, cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla from gentle oak influence.

• Palate: Medium to full-bodied with a perfect balance of structure and elegance. Flavors of ripe cherry, plum, and blackberry layered with subtle earthy and spicy notes. Vibrant acidity lifts the wine, giving freshness and length.

• Finish: Long, lingering, and balanced, showing both the power and finesse of the blended clones. Notes of mineral, spice, and ripe red fruit persist beautifully on the finish.

• Ageing Potential: Easly approached while young, this is a harmonious, layered Pinot Noir that melds structure, richness, and elegance, showcasing the best characteristics of each clone.

This Pinot Noir blend mirrors a Pommard-style Burgundy—structured and full-bodied with dark fruit and earthy notes—tempered by the elegance and red fruit brightness reminiscent of Volnay.

Decant for at least one hour and serve at 60°F

Rapture is a blend of extraordinary Pinot Noir clones - Pommard, 667, Calera and 23. We blend these clones to produce a layered, elegant Pinot Noir with ripe cherry and blackberry, subtle floral and earthy notes, balanced tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, refined finish.

Pinot Noir Clone 23 — A Burgundy-derived clone producing structured, flavorful wines with concentrated red and dark fruit, earthy undertones, and excellent aging potential.

Pinot Noir Clone 667 — A Dijon-derived clone producing rich, full-bodied Pinot Noir with deep color, dark cherry and blackberry flavors, and firm structure.

Pinot Noir Calera Clone — A California selection producing elegant, balanced Pinot Noir with bright red fruit, floral notes, subtle earthiness, and silky texture.

Pommard is a Pinot Noir clone from Burgundy known for producing full-bodied, structured wines with dark fruit, earthy notes, and good aging potential.

This Pinot Noir blend mirrors a Pommard-style Burgundy—structured and full-bodied with dark fruit and earthy notes—tempered by the elegance and red fruit brightness reminiscent of Volnay. Pommard and 667 clones contribute dark fruit concentration and firm tannins, while Calera and Clone 23 add silky texture, bright red fruit, and complexity.

Following fermentation, the wine was transferred into new French oak barrels where malolactic fermentation took place.

All of the barrels come from French cooperages with whom we have had an association for over twenty years. Selected from two French forests, the wood is air dried and coopered in Burgundy over a five-year production period and finished with a special “toasting” suited to the delicate characteristics of our wines.

Only 660 cases produced. Our vineyards are farmed to the code of sustainable agriculture using traditional techniques, based on strict control of yields, manual harvests and numerous quality specific tasks that are carried out by hand throughout the year.

Little or no chemical fertilizers are used. Selection and planting of cover crops and their return to the soil provides additional organic nutrients allowing our vines to reach an advanced age and produce outstanding grapes.

Color	Red
Vintage	2024
Harvest Date	21st Sep 2023
Style	Red Burgundy
Appellation	Sonoma County
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Date Bottled	13th Aug 2024
Drinkable	2025 - 2040
Alcohol	13.90%
Bottle Size	750ml