2022 Migration Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch
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Since our first vintage in 2001, Migration has developed a refined and compelling style that balances vibrancy and finesse. Defined by the idea of movement, Migration is dedicated to going beyond our Anderson Valley origins and exploring Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the finest cool-climate winegrowing regions. This exploration has taken us to the hillsides of Dutton Ranch in the heart of Green Valley - the coolest and foggiest part of the Russian River Valley. At Dutton Ranch, ideal Goldridge soils, and a mix of elite clones, produce a complex and aromatically driven wine with bright cherry and cranberry.
Wine Spectator
90
Jeb Dunnuck
91
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Winemaker Notes
Evoking the power and purity of great Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, this wine draws you in with aromas of black cherry, rhubarb, raspberry and baking spices, as well as notes of forest floor and leather. On the palate, it is beautifully structured with refined tannins framing the luxurious dark berry flavors, and notions of sweet oak and vanilla emerging on the long, lush finish.
Production
While the 2022 growing season in the Sonoma Coast was compact and eventful, it produced wines with lush, refined tannins, opulent layers of fruit and lively natural acidity. Thanks to warm summer temperatures, we began harvesting our warmest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyard at ideal ripeness in mid-August. The arrival of a significant heat event near Labor Day gave the remaining vineyards a final push to ripeness and we concluded harvest in mid-September. Overall, the quality was spectacular. The Chardonnays have beautiful citrus and tropical aromas and lush, concentrated flavors, with the Pinot Noirs offering supple, refined tannin and luxurious layers of dark berry fruit.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Acid
0.59 g/100 ml
pH
3.54
Aging
Aged 10 months in 100% French oak 40% new, 60% neutral
Fermentation
All hand picked fruit, small lot open top fermentation, 4 days of cold soak, daily punch downs.
Alcohol %
14.2
Wine Spectator
90
Jeb Dunnuck
91