2021 Meadowcroft Pinot Noir Anderson Valley

100% Pinot Noir sourced from a “secret” unable-to-be-published vineyard site just north of Boonville that other big name producers sell from $75+. Aged in 30% new French and American oak. 13.5% alcohol. 857 cases made. Aromas of cherry pie, roses, and blueberries jump from the glass. Vibrant acidity and  silky tannins. 2021 was considered pretty much a perfect vintage in the Alexander Valley- it started off extremely cold, and then warmed up considerably, with fruit ripening perfectly and picked early.

Tom Meadowcroft is all about top vineyard pedigree, limited production, and Old World winemaking. Back when he was planning vineyards and pruning vines for some of the most iconic properties in California—names like Opus One, Cakebread, Duckhorn, Stags Leap—he dreamed of founding his own project based on these principles. To say that his connections have come in handy is the understatement of the year.