 | Gehricke 2020 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast. Despite the challenges of Covid-19 and record wildfires in Sonoma County, the 2020 growing season was a success. Beginning with a dry winter with just half of the region’s typical rainfall, flowering came early and was followed by a warm growing season, August heat spells accelerated ripening, resulting in an early harvest, protecting the fruit from the smoke of the late-summer. The grapes ripened at lower sugars and boasted concentrated flavors.This pale ruby Pinot Noir greets the nose with lively... - Gehricke 2020 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast. |