2022 Arnot-Roberts Fox Creek Pinot Noir, Sonoma County

The 2022 Pinot Noir Fox Creek Vineyard emerges from a site in Carmel Valley planted on granite and clay. Intensely mineral and bright, the 2022 possesses terrific energy and tons of verve. Chalk, mint, white pepper, orange peel and bright, red-toned fruit all build in the glass. This sculpted, chiseled Pinot is compelling.

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The Fox Creek Vineyard is a stunning planting situated at 1100 feet on a remote ridge above the Carmel Valley in Monterey County. The vineyard was planted in 2006 to Dijon clones 667 and 115 in well drained granodiorite clay loam that lends itself perfectly to growing world class Pinot Noir. This meticulously farmed vineyard produces tiny, compact clusters of fruit that deliver soaring aromatics and concentrated, crystalline flavors inflected with salinity from the influence of the nearby ocean. The long, cool growing conditions at Fox Creek, coupled with organic farming techniques allow for pure varietal expression at low potential alcohol. In short, Arnot-Roberts is thrilled to have found this site and look forward to many more years of working with this gorgeous fruit.