2021 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Altamont Vineyard
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Exhibiting a deeper ruby/magenta hue, the 2021 Pinot Noir Altamont has outstanding depth and purity on the palate, with notes of violets, black raspberries, and cherries, as well as a darker mineral tone. A hilltop blend, it’s medium-bodied but has a darker tannin structure, and it also delivers great acidity and a long finish with mineral accents. Give it another couple of years and drink 2026-2040.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2021 Pinot Noir Altamont is quite rich in this vintage. The effects of drought come through in a decidedly potent, sumptuous Pinot Noir from Dehlinger. Dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, mocha and pomegranate are front and center. This plush, racy Pinot Noir embodies the essence of the Russian River Valley. As a reminder, the Altamont emerges from a collection of upper blocks across the entire property. This is a real star. The 2021 was aged in a combination of puncheon and French oak barrels, with about 40% new wood.
The 2021 Pinot Noir Altamont is shaping up to be a jewel of wine. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, menthol and licorice all build effortlessly. The Altamont is a wine of textural breadth and volume, both of which it has in spades. Bottling is projected to be in spring 2023. This is a super-classic Dehlinger Pinot all the way.