Colene Clemens ‘Margo’ Pinot Noir 2023
The youngest namesake in the Colene Clemens family, Margo embodies a spirit of warmth, joy, and approachability. Layers of ripe red berries, delicate spice, and velvety tannins create a beautifully balanced Pinot Noir that is both effortlessly enjoyable and distinctly memorable.
Winemaking: Harvest began on October 10th and continued through the 18th. Once in the winery, the fruit was 100% destemmed into small stainless steel tanks and began a 4 - 5 day cold soak. Following this, tanks were gently warmed, and fermentation by indigenous yeast began and continued for 10-14 days. Throughout primary fermentation, the tanks were gently punched down by hand twice daily. Once fermentation was complete, the wine remained in tank for 5 - 7 days of extended maceration, after which it was drained and the skins and seeds went to press to very gently to procure the remaining juice. Both the free-run juice and pressed juice went directly to barrel without settling
Clonal composition: 45% Pommard, 33% Wadensvil, 22% Dijon 115
Elevage: 11-months in French oak 35%-New, 43%-1YR, 22%-2YR
94 Points - Wine Spectator
94 Points - International Wine Report
94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck