2022 The Ojai Vineyard Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County, California Egon Muller Pumpovers were used to get

Pumpovers were used to get the native fermentation going strong

He's worked with celebrated chef Eric Ripert as wine director of three-Michelin-starred Le Bernardin for over a decade

After a 5 year hiatus

The grapes are left to ferment on the skins in truncated cone shaped oak vats

2022 The Ojai Vineyard Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County, California Egon Muller Pumpovers were used to getVarietal Blend: Pinot Noir Vineyard Area: Bien Nacido 40%, Puerta del Mar 29% and Kessler Haak 20%, and Peake Ranch 11% Soil: Varying soil types, from sandy, clay loam, alluvial to chalky and gravelly Vinification: About 10% whole cluster inclusion depending on the vintage, open top fermentation with regular pump overs. Maturation: 14 months in French oak barrels (20% new)