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Brick and Mortar Pinot Noir Napa Valley Cougar Rock Vineyard 2019

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Pinot Noir grapes benefit from the cool micro-climate of Napa Valley's higher-elevation sites, gradually developing flavor intensity and complexity while retaining fresh acidity. With Brick and Mortar's 2019 "Cougar Rock Vineyard" library release, you'll have the advantage of tasting a prime example with several years of bottle age - resulting in a more evolved and elegant style that's drinking beautifully today!
Tech Notes Wine Details
Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalPinot Noir
Vintage2019
GrapePinot Noir
CountryUnited States
AppellationNapa Valley
RegionNorth Coast
Alcohol Content12.50%
By Brick and Mortar
2019 Pinot Noir Cougar Rock Vineyard Napa Valley

Vineyard
The Antinori Vineyard is known to Brick and Mortar as Cougar Rock Vineyard, named after the craggy rock feature at the highest point of the estate by Piero Antinori in 1966. Cougar Rock Vineyard was the sole source for our inaugural wines. Nestled from 1,450 to 1,800 feet above sea level, the vineyard lies due east of Yountville, high up in the Vaca Mountain Range of the eastern hills in Napa Valley. Within the range rests Foss Valley, the original throughway from the coast to the Sacramento Valley for the early settlers in California. In the heart of Foss Valley, the 1200-acre estate encompasses the furthest eastward portion of the Atlas Peak AVA in Napa Valley.

Vintage
The 2019 vintage was a classic Northern California vintage. Ample rains in the spring alleviated drought concerns and allowed for a wonderful start to the harvest. A warm, late summer, followed by a cooling trend, created ideal ripening conditions. 2019 was an excellent vintage, producing wines with great structure. We harvested Cougar Rock Vineyard Pinot Noir on September 10th at 22.8 brix.

Winemaking
We strive to allow the site to shine in every wine we produce. All lots of Pinot Noir undergo an extended cold soak until native yeast begins spontaneous fermentation in open-top fermenters, where the grapes are punched down by hand once to twice per day. Our small-lot fermentations with 50% whole cluster take upwards of a month before a light pressing to barrel for extended aging. Our Pinot Noir remains in 100% used French oak barrels for 12 months prior to bottling.

Wine
The 2019 Cougar Rock Vineyard Pinot Noir exudes aromas of ripe cherry, red apple, and hints of graphite and dried fennel. Cougar Rock is always our smoothest and most silky Pinot and most delicate in color, which we attribute to the large amount of calcareous, chalky rocks interspersed throughout the block. The mineral tones from the volcanic soil are apparent, intertwined with a dusty earthiness and rose petals, balanced by a fresh, vibrant core and smooth, elegant tannins. This wine shines in its youth, and we expect it to continue to improve for the next 8-15 years.

Technical Notes
Vineyard Designate: Cougar Rock Vineyard
AVA: Napa Valley
Alcohol: 12.50%
Release Date: April 1st, 2022
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