FLOWERS SEA VIEW RIDGE PINOT NOIR - 750ML
The winter of 2021 at Sea View Ridge was marked by extremely low rainfall. It was the second year in a row of drought conditions, cueing up a season of low yields and small berries with a high ratio of skin to juice. Through spring, temperatures fluctuated dramatically, sending mixed signals to the vines as they underwent bud break, flowering, and fruit set. That, combined with low soil moisture, slowed canopy growth. Through summer, as canopies caught up and clusters moved toward veraison, temperatures followed a mild arc, supporting slow, even flavor development in the fruit while keeping acid levels high and bright. In the end, we had the luxury of timing our pick for optimum balance.