US Gnarly Head Lodi California Pinot Noir

Gnarly Head wines began with a vision and a vine. In 2004, on a mission to make a serious Zinfandel, winemakers journeyed to Lodi in central California in search of the famed old vine Zinfandel vineyards. Grown in the head-trained, spur-pruned method for over a century, these vigorous gnarled vines produced more ripened red fruit than they had ever seen. They took it as a challenge to create the biggest, boldest Zinfandel they had ever made. The result was authentic, structured wines with a hint of something unexpected. Something Gnarly.

Gnarly Head Pinot Noir takes “the heartbreak grape” for a walk on the wild side. Grapes for this powerful pinot came from California growing regions notorious for growing great Pinot Noir: Monterey, Lodi and the North Coast. Fruit from each area brought a different layer to the overall blend. Vineyards in the Lodi region—a little-known source of fruit for many sparkling wine houses—provided the bold backbone for Gnarly Head Pinot Noir. North Coast fruit brought a wild element of smoky, savory aromas and flavors, while the Monterey fruit added a pure, ripe Bing cherry characteristic made famous by the region.

VARIETALS
100% Pinot Noir

VINTAGE
2023

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Rich ruby red with purple reflections.

NOSE
The nose reveals fruity, opulent nuances of dark cherries and purple violets.

PALATE
With voluptuous, sleek tannins and lush fruit, this Californian Pinot impresses with a large abundance of plums, cherries and dark wild berries. A light hint of cigar box, mocha and chocolate completes it, perfectly rounded off by a pleasantly long finish.

PAIRING
An excellent accompaniment to the Italian classic pizza salami, fried pork loin in a creamy sauce or all kinds of sausages.