Current Release
2014 Platt Pinot Noir
Vineyard
This groundbreaking vineyard overlooks the town of Bodega and lies on the outer reaches of the viticultural frontier. Our 5.2 acre block of Platt Vineyard are buffeted by chilling winds blowing in from the coast six miles away. Red Car has been sourcing fruit from this acclaimed site since its very first harvest in 2008 (alongside our friends at Littorai and Scherrer). During this time, we have experienced the full range of growing conditions: from long, sunny years to the coldest summers on record. 2014 was a moderately warm year throughout, offering consistent weather with slow and steady ripening which produced concentrated berries that exhibit intense aromatics. The 2014 Platt Vineyard Pinot Noir beautifully reflects all that we have learned about best farming and winemaking practices for this particular site over the years. This structured and brilliantly layered Pinot Noir showcases hints of bright cherry and piquant blueberries balanced by soft undertones of potpourri and spice.
Taste
Bing cherry, blueberry, rose petals, sandalwood
Philosophy
Red Car produces site-specific wines, focused on achieving bright acidity and lively aromatics. Sustainability is at the core of why we exist. We operate each part of the business from the belief that less is more. We are stewards of the land and of the people who consume our wine to ensure harmony with the Earth. We farm organically to protect the soil and our consumers from artificial chemical intervention. At each harvest, this philosophy makes its way into the cellar where we allow our wines to purely express each vineyard’s unique character. We achieve this by using native yeast fermentation and minimal intervention practices.
2014 Platt Pinot Noir