2022 McIntyre Winemaker Series Pinot Noir - Gianna Fugazzi

The idea for the Winemaker Series was born out of  impatience and age related urgency! As fervent believers that collaboration amplifies the creative process, we bring you this Winemaker series, recognizing many of the great wine makers we have had the privilege of collaborating with over the decades. If I’m lucky I’ll get to participate in another 20 to 30 vintages as our vineyards and wines evolve. Collaborating with a diverse set of winemakers and viticulturists provides exciting opportunities to experiment and accelerate our pace of discovery. Each Winemaker brings their own style and experience, just as a great chef or a musician, to the process of producing a life enhancing experience best shared with others! – Steve McIntyre

Vineyard

This Pinot Noir owes much of its success to superior terroir and diligent, regenerative farming. It combines a filed blend of equal parts Swan and Calera selections with Dijon clone 943.The crop was thinned to a maximum of three tons per acre or 1.5 lbs. of fruit per foot of cordon. Row orientation is primarily north/south, which provides even sun exposure from morning to afternoon.

“Opening the bottle is just the start of a winding path to get to the point and opportunity to enjoy some amazing company. When it comes to making wine there has always been a sense of “wander” for my style. I have been involved in several unique and traditional wine productions throughout my journey. The opportunity and joy I find with working with Steve McIntyre and his team honors my search to collaborate with those who have the constant desire to “explore” and create new wine journeys honoring a winemaker’s individualism. I grew up in a farm centric family, where the ethos of not finishing until the task is done…drove me to always challenge myself and ask if I am making the right decisions with my fermentations and honoring the terroir.” - Gianna