2023 Alma Fria, Richardson Ranch Pinot Noir, West Sonoma Coast, USA Bernhard Huber The grapes have been whole

The grapes have been whole bunch fermented on their native yeasts and then fermented for 12-18 months on 2-10 year old barrels

and macerated on skins

Making of: the grapes are hand-harvested and destemmed

Clay and limestone soils with a lot of marl

2023 Alma Fria, Richardson Ranch Pinot Noir, West Sonoma Coast, USA Bernhard Huber The grapes have been wholeRichardson Ranch is a throwback to an era when old growth redwoods were abundant and the humanity they attracted, supported, and fed were symbiotic. This is the historic terroir of the West Sonoma Coast. Its modern story repeats this ethos with the winegrape. Its wine aromas echo an understory of wet conifers filled with wild herbs & spices, while its fruit flavors give blood orange, cinnamon, and sage. Together, they forge an intense coastal tea.