Lioco, Pinot Noir, Mendocino County 2022

What does Mendocino County mean? The Pinots are lighter on their feet than their Sonoma cousins. Sandier soils and Northern latitudes produce floral tones not found in the wines further south. Purple flowers + black raspberries are two signatures. The other feature is connected to the vast redwood forests found here. There are coniferous notes of pine needles or underbrush in the wines. In sum, it is the melange of flowers, fruit, and forest that defines this terroir.

A selection of premier Mendocino County vineyards were selected for this wine, with an emphasis on dry-farming, older vines, and sustainable viticulture. Pinot Noir clones 115, 667, 777, 2A, 838,
Pommard clone, and Martini play a part in the blend. The goal was to capture the unique character of this region defined by the proximate Pacific Ocean, coastal redwoods, and river valleys.