Migration Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2021
94 pts. James Suckling:
"Aromas of red and dark fruits, red cherries and potpourri followed by ground cloves, roasted coffee beans, cedar and underlying dried orange peel. Medium-bodied yet creamy texture with velvety tannins and crisp acidity. Zesty and flavorsome. Aged for 10 months in 35-36% new oak barrels - a mix of multiple barrels from 13 different coopers. Drink or hold."
93 pts. Wine Review Online:
"The coastal climate and sandy vineyard soils have clearly played a role in the way this tasty Pinot Noir rolls so effortlessly across the palate. Impeccably balanced between fruit and acidity it is both elegant and energetic. With red fruits (notably cherry), a hint of salinity, and a whiff of black pepper on the finish it is food-friendly yet also delicious on its own." - Marguerite Thomas, March 2023
91 pts. Wine Enthusiast:
"Excellent; Highly Recommended" – May 2023
This beautiful Pinot Noir from the good folks at Duckhorn Wine Company is another shining example of their expert winemaking. They choose only the best grapes for their wines, and the Migration Pinot Noir is no exception. They take good winemaking seriously, and the result is a classic Sonoma Coast Pinot that could easily command a much higher price; it's THAT GOOD! – Wine Factor
FROM THE WINERY
Migration is dedicated to crafting wines from the finest cool-climate winegrowing regions highlighting lush fruit, bright acidity and impeccably balanced oak. This dedication has taken us to the storied vineyards of California’s Sonoma Coast, where clockwork fog and Goldridge sandy loam soils have contributed to a Pinot Noir with beautiful high-tone red fruit flavors of cherry, cranberry and strawberry and enticing hints of orange-cinnamon spice.
Vintage Notes
With just 50% of our average rainfall to start the season we took proactive measures in our vineyards, including early suckering and pruning, careful cover crop management and targeted irrigation to ensure healthy vines. Spring and summer brought mild-to-warm temperatures that allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, resulting in early flavor development at lower Brix with high acidity. To achieve balanced acids with even more flavor development we waited patiently until September 1st to begin our Chardonnay harvest and completed our last Pinot Noir pick on October 2nd. The resulting wines offer ideal ripeness, supple textures and beautifully concentrated flavors.
Winemaking Notes
This classy and poised Pinot Noir displays an array of dark berry notes, including raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and ripe cherry, along with a hint of baking spices. Balanced tension and refined tannins on the palate make the wine both elegant and effortlessly delicious, with subtle flavors of cedar and cassis lingering on the finish.
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Vineyards: Running Creek, Thomas, Ross, Marshall, Goff
100% Pinot Noir
Aged 10 months in 100% French oak - 36% new, 64% neutral
Key Coopers: François Frères, Rousseau, Gillet, Damy, Boutes
Alcohol: 14.2%
Fermentation: Small lot open top fermentations, 4 days of cold soak, daily punch downs
pH: 3.62
Clones: Pommard, 115, 667, 113, Calera, 777, 828 A C I D I T Y 0.54 g/100 ml
Soils: Goldridge sandy loam, Yolo series
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