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2019 Sonoma Coast, Panthera Pinot Noir
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2019 Sonoma Coast, Panthera Pinot Noir

Panthera Pinot Noir is a masterclass in dynamic tension — the vibrant purity of Sonoma Coast fruit, the confident oak profile of New World winemaking. Expansive notes of red plum and Bing cherry, elegant tannins and a signature backbone of acidity. Pairs well with fresh flowers, cut fruit, and delicate poached fish.
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FROM THE CELLAR

“Panthera Pinot Noir showcases dynamic tension in winestyle as this wine displays both a vibrant purity of fruit and a confident oak profile. Expansive and silky on palate, notes of red plum, raspberry compote and Bing cherry work in harmony with elegant tannins, supported by a signature backbone of acidity nurtured on the Sonoma Coast. The deft baseline of toasted oak introduces hints of clove and baking spice to round out the perfectly balanced, lingering finish.”

– Stephanie Pope, Winemaker

TECHNOLOGY AND WINEMAKING

Our Lions Head Cellar houses some of the most progressive winemaking technology allowing our winemakers to craft wines of exceptional quality that showcase the distinctive lands they come from. The winemakers leverage tools like our optical sorter, which ensures only the highest quality berries are delivered to the fermentation tanks; and cutting-edge tanks, which facilitate 24/7 monitoring of pumpovers and micro-adjustments to be made throughout the winemaking process.

RESILIENCE IN THE VINEYARD

Every vintage and harvest presents a unique set of obstacles, and we approach every year ready to face the challenge. Vintage 2019 began with occasional rains and cooler temperatures, which brought soil saturation and allowed fruit to mature steadily. Summer helped the grapes to ripen, and the warm days and cool nights of the fall fostered gradual sugar accumulation and longer hang times. Harvest began slightly later than normal in some areas, with fruit picked at its peak, promising exceptional flavor in bottle.

Wine Specs

Scores

91 POINTS - Wine Spectator, 2019 Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Vintage

2019

Appellation

Sonoma Coast

Alcohol %

14.4

Brand

Panthera

Bottles in Case

12

Harvest Date

October 1, 2019

pH

3.89

Aging

9 months

Acid

0.46

Blend

100% Pinot Noir

Winemaking

Clones 777, 115, 667, Martini

Cooperage

100% Burgundian French oak barrels, 30% new

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