Ceritas, Pinot Noir "Elliott Vyd" West Sonoma Coast, California 2023 femalewinemaker Aromas of roasted nuts

Aromas of roasted nuts

It was Giacomo Oddero (born 1926) and his brother Luigi (born 1928) who brought the winery into the modern era

The Château Thivin Côte de Brouilly will undoubtedly age wonderfully

almonds or curry

well-worn Slavonian oak casks with minimal racking

Ceritas, Pinot Noir "Elliott Vyd" West Sonoma Coast, California 2023 femalewinemaker Aromas of roasted nuts100% practicing organic Pinot Noir from Elliott Vineyard (Fort Ross Seaview AVA). Planted by the Hellenthal family 40 years ago in schist soils with quartz deposits. Hand harvested, 60 80% whole cluster. Fermented in small fermenters for 14 20 days. Aged 12 months in French oak (25% new). Ceritas Wines began its winemaking journey in 2005, founded by the visionary John Raytek and a dedicated team with an intimate knowledge of the northern California