2022 Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ml

In 2022, Garys’ Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands experienced a dry and warm season, marked by minimal rainfall—primarily in the winter—extending the ongoing drought trend. Following an early spring warmth, vine awakening preceded a cooling period during flowering that resulted in variable crop levels. This challenging flowering phase, compounded by
consecutive drought years, yielded small berries and sparse clusters per vine, culminating in wines of concentrated structure.

A brief respite in early summer provided moderate temperatures, enabling grapevines to gradually adapt to warmer conditions, ensuring even berry maturation and ripening. However, this mild weather was short-lived, with forecasts predicting a substantial triple-digit heatwave over Labor Day Weekend in early September.

With ripening progressing favorably, harvest commenced, spanning a week from August 31 to September 5. This meticulous timing ensured optimal maturity, preserving freshness despite the warm season while fostering
tannin development.