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About This Wine
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ABOUT THIS WINE
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There is a seduction in the air with The Calling’s 2022 Fox Den Pinot Noir, a wine that whispers of mist-kissed mornings and sun-drenched afternoons in the Green Valley AVA of the Russian River Valley. The 14-acre Fox Den Vineyard, cradled in the cooling embrace of coastal fog, has yielded yet another masterpiece—a Pinot Noir that is as alluring as it is profound. Three generations of the Smith family have tended these vines with meticulous devotion, crafting a wine that captures the soul of its terroir with every sip.
From the moment it meets the glass, this Pinot Noir beckons with a perfume of strawberry compote, cherry pie, and violets, a bouquet so intoxicating it could make time stand still. Notes of lavender and crushed red rose petals dance in the air, promising something both elegant and untamed. The first sip is an immediate revelation—wild strawberry and sun-dried cranberry burst forth, while the layered complexity of raspberry and a whisper of damp forest floor weave an intricate tapestry of flavor. This is a wine that balances grace and power, its medium-weight body carried effortlessly by a backbone of racy acidity that electrifies the palate.
The craftsmanship behind this vintage is evident in its precision and depth. Grapes were harvested by hand at the peak of ripeness, then underwent an extended 30-day fermentation in French oak, an approach that teases out every nuance of flavor. With meticulous care, the must was punched down three times a day, ensuring a rich extraction of tannin and color, lending the wine its seductive structure and silken mouthfeel. The finish is nothing short of mesmerizing, a lingering caress of fruit, earth, and spice that beckons another sip.
The Calling’s 2022 Fox Den Pinot Noir is a testament to both vineyard and vintner, a wine that speaks of place, passion, and patience. It is at once ethereal and profound, a harmonious symphony of fruit and terroir that will only deepen with time. Whether savored now in its vibrant youth or cellared for future contemplation, this Pinot Noir is a masterful expression of the Russian River Valley, an invitation to indulge in the extraordinary.
Alcohol: 14.7%
From the moment it meets the glass, this Pinot Noir beckons with a perfume of strawberry compote, cherry pie, and violets, a bouquet so intoxicating it could make time stand still. Notes of lavender and crushed red rose petals dance in the air, promising something both elegant and untamed. The first sip is an immediate revelation—wild strawberry and sun-dried cranberry burst forth, while the layered complexity of raspberry and a whisper of damp forest floor weave an intricate tapestry of flavor. This is a wine that balances grace and power, its medium-weight body carried effortlessly by a backbone of racy acidity that electrifies the palate.
The craftsmanship behind this vintage is evident in its precision and depth. Grapes were harvested by hand at the peak of ripeness, then underwent an extended 30-day fermentation in French oak, an approach that teases out every nuance of flavor. With meticulous care, the must was punched down three times a day, ensuring a rich extraction of tannin and color, lending the wine its seductive structure and silken mouthfeel. The finish is nothing short of mesmerizing, a lingering caress of fruit, earth, and spice that beckons another sip.
The Calling’s 2022 Fox Den Pinot Noir is a testament to both vineyard and vintner, a wine that speaks of place, passion, and patience. It is at once ethereal and profound, a harmonious symphony of fruit and terroir that will only deepen with time. Whether savored now in its vibrant youth or cellared for future contemplation, this Pinot Noir is a masterful expression of the Russian River Valley, an invitation to indulge in the extraordinary.
Alcohol: 14.7%
94 POINTS - Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of strawberry compote, cherry pie, violet, lavender, and red rose petal. On the palate, flavors of raspberry, dried cranberry, wild strawberry and forest floor. This mouthwatering medium-weight wine is sweet and savory with focused acidity, and a lingering finish.