2023 Lapis Luna Pinot Noir, North Coast, California, USAABOUT THIS WINE All of the fruit was gently destemmed and soaked at 50 degrees for 3 full days. Berry crushers were not utilized allowing 20% or more of the berries to remain whole. Post cold soak the tank temperature was increased to 70 degrees for the first half of fermentation and increased again to 90 degrees for the final half. Each fermentation was pumped over twice daily with maceration from 12 to 28 days. The wine is aged in 10% new, 90%

created private biotype selections of Nebbiolo and Dolcetto

maximizes drainage of excess water and retains humidity in summer

Aged in 48% new French oak

filtering or a centrifuge

Bob is a 4th generation Californian who grew up in Culver City (Los Angeles County)

Laura worked there for 10 years developing a style of winemaking that was fine-tuned to the hillsides of the region

It is here

and now under the care of legendary winemaker Jacques Lardière

pure style of winemaking

bringing the total to some 30 hectares in this village

learning about the traditional winemaking methods of the region

There are many grapes planted here not often seen in other parts of Ribeira Sacra or Galicia