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Flaunt Pinot Noir Peake Ranch Vineyard Santa Rita Hills
Flaunt Wine Company
United States - California - Santa Rita Hills

This is a full bodied wine, rich and full of roasted blueberries and tart raspberries with some dry earthy tannins on the finish. This wine will definitely age very well.

2020 was Dianna Novy's first vintage to work with the Peake Ranch Vineyard. The smoke from the fires in 2020 meant she couldn't harvest from any of the vineyards in Sonoma County. She went to the Sta. Rita Hills AVA to find grapes because there was no smoke in this part of California in 2020.

Specifications
Appellation
Santa Rita Hills
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Pinot Noir
Age of vines
12 years old
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable
Soil type
Diatomaceous sandy loam
Vinification
Drip irrigation as needed. Harvested by hand. Hand sorted before being destemmed. 25% whole cluster. Fermented in 1 ton bins. Punched down 3 times per day before fermentation then 2 times per day during fermentation. Pressed directly to barrel. Spontaneous ML fermentation. Aged 10 months in 40% new French oak barrels and 60% 1 and 2 year old French oak barrels. Barrels were an even mix of medium plus toast Francois Freres and Boutes. The wine was only racked 1 time a few weeks before bottling. Bottled un-fined and un-filtered.
Clone: 777 and 115
pH: 3.5
TA: 6.4
Production
130 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Beef, duck, lamb, mushrooms.

Reviews and News

2020 Flaunt Pinot Noir Peake Ranch Vineyard Santa Rita Hills - 94 PTS - WE

2020 Flaunt Pinot Noir Peake Ranch Vineyard Santa Rita Hills - 94 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 94 pts"A light shade of ruby in the glass, this single-vineyard expression pops on the nose with fresh Bing cherry, strawberry, curry leaf and carnation aromas. The palate is very zesty as well, with a taut texture that presents flavors of smashed currant, melon rind, crunchy sage and wild thyme. - MATT KETTMANN"

- Wine Enthusiast (April 2022), 94 pts

2020 Flaunt Pinot Noir Peake Ranch Vineyard Santa Rita Hills - 90 PTS - WS

2020 Flaunt Pinot Noir Peake Ranch Vineyard Santa Rita Hills - 90 PTS - WS

wine spectator 90 pts"Lithe and well-structured, with concentrated red currant and cherry tart flavors backed by rich acidity and tannins. Shows toasty richness in the midpalate, with a finish that's flush with underbrush accents. Drink now through 2024. 250 cases made. - Kim Marcus"

- Wine Spectator (February 2022), 90 pts

2020 Flaunt Pinot Noir Peake Ranch Vineyard Santa Rita Hills - 90 PTS - JS

2020 Flaunt Pinot Noir Peake Ranch Vineyard Santa Rita Hills - 90 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"Aromas of redcurrants, cherries, fresh flowers, vanilla and spice box. Medium-bodied with sleek tannins and fresh acidity. Zesty and lively with a flavorful, spicy finish. Drink now."

- James Suckling (October 2021), 90 pts

Producer Information: Flaunt Wine Company

Flaunt is the latest project from Dianna Novy. The name Flaunt represents Dianna's attitude in life towards fulfilling her wine making dreams. After 23 years of being a co-owner and co-winemaker, this ...
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