Little Trouble Wine Co. 2021 'Tiny Horse' Pinot Noir, North Coast

Little Trouble Wine Co. 2021 'Tiny Horse' Pinot Noir, North Coast

Item Number: 18950

UPC: None

Country: USA
Region: California
Sub Region: North Coast
Appellation/AVA: North Coast
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vintage: 2021
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13

Winemakers' Notes: “When we had the opportunity to work with some of our favorite Pinot berries in California we simply HAD to say yes, although both of us were hesitant. There are already plenty of brilliant producers out there making mind-blowing Pinot Noir rivaling some of our favorite Burgundy domains. In the hullaballoo of harvest craziness we decided to keep it simple, and call an audible. We went light! Our Pinot is only macerated for three days, giving it a glou-glou, porch pounder style. Heaps of juicy summer berries, raspberry cordial and rose water leap down your throat. This little wine desperately wants to be drunk.”

Winemaking Notes: Grapes were foot trodden upon arrival at the winery and fermented on skins in neutral vessel for three days before being pressed. The must fermented and aged in neutral barrels. Native primary and secondary ferments, unfined/unfiltered, and minimal So2 before bottling was the only addition.

Vineyard Notes: This Pinot Noir is a blend of two vineyards. Cole Ranch Vineyard is a 60-acre plot in the heart of Mendocino with a variety of soils from loam to gravel, and even limestone. Mike Lucia of Rootdown Wine owns the property that holds the record for the United States’ smallest AVA. Perched between 1,200-1,600 feet in elevation, the vineyard is surprisingly cool despite being relatively inland.

The other vineyard making up the Tiny Horse Pinot is located in Wild Horse Valley (Napa). The elevated terrain is primarily made of volcanic soils. Located in the southern part of the Vaca Mountains, ancient volcanic explosions and lava flows have significantly influenced the wine region’s geology. Because of its isolation, the region’s winemaking history remains one of the least developed in Napa Valley.