{"product_id":"marcassin-2021-sonoma-coast-pinot-noir","title":"Marcassin 2021 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"422\"\u003eMarcassin 2021 Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the most coveted and tightly allocated Pinot Noirs produced on the Sonoma Coast. Crafted by legendary winemaker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eHelen Turley\u003c\/strong\u003e, Marcassin wines have achieved cult status among collectors for their richness, precision, and remarkable aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eSourced from the estate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eMarcassin Vineyard overlooking the rugged Sonoma Coast\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2021 vintage reflects the purity and concentration that have made the estate one of California’s most revered Pinot Noir producers. The wine reveals a deep ruby color and an expressive bouquet of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003ewild strawberry, black cherry, raspberry, orange blossom, and rose petal\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with subtle notes of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003espice, tea leaf, and citrus zest\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003esilky, layered, and beautifully balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering vibrant acidity and impressive depth. Flavors of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eripe red berries, subtle baking spices, and delicate floral notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunfold gradually, leading to a long, refined finish. While approachable in its youth, the wine possesses the structure and concentration to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eage gracefully for well over a decade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003eMarcassin Pinot Noir is produced using traditional, low-intervention techniques. The grapes are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003edestemmed and cold-soaked before fermentation with native yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by aging in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003emostly new French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine is bottled\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eunfined, unfiltered, and without cold stabilization\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving its full aromatic complexity and natural texture. As a result, some sediment or tartrate crystals may appear over time, a hallmark of authentic, minimally handled wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003eHighly allocated and rarely seen outside mailing lists and fine wine merchants,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eMarcassin Pinot Noir remains one of the most collectible wines from California\u003c\/strong\u003e, often compared with the finest wines of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ly5eev\" data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003ePinot Noir clusters are destemmed and undergo a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2300\"\u003ecold soak prior to fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fermentation takes place with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003enative yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by aging in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003emostly new French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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