2022 Lioco Pinot Noir Mendocino County

100% Pinot Noir from a selection of premier Mendocino County vineyards from Potter Valley, sweeping west through the Yorkville Highlands, Anderson Valley, and out to Comptche on the far coastal Mendocino coast. These sites were selected with an emphasis on dry-farming, older vines, and sustainable viticulture. Pinot Noir clones 115, 667, 777, 2A,, Pommard clone, and Martini play a part in the blend. Hand harvested and fermented in open-top tanks with 10% whole clusters. Aged for 8-months in a mix of neutral French oak and stainless steel barrels. 13.2% alcohol. 7737 cases made. A great value on true cool-climate Pinot, this reads like a love letter to Mendocino County stained with brambly coastal berries, pine resin, and blue florals. Crisp, light and fresh, with juicy red fruit and fine tannins.

93 points, Wilfred Wong. "The 2022 Lioco Mendocino County Pinot Noir is an excellent example of a fine, cool-weather Pinot. Try its racy chalkiness and tart blackberry aromas and flavors with ginger onion crab noodles. (Tasted: April 24, 2024, San Francisco, CA)"