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2021 Small Town

Pinot Noir

SONOMA COASTsonoma county

ALLOCATION LIST: $49.50
RETAIL: $55.00

ARTIST: Kelly Puissegur bottle

TASTING NOTES

To use a well-worn musical metaphor, our Small Town cuvée plays “alto” when compared to the more “basso” Sascha Marie in the spring release. Vivid, bright red fruit and savory spice vs. dark, lush fruit and sweeter spice. That said, subtle differences in vintage and vineyards over the past few years have brought these two cuvées a bit closer in terms of concentration and palate presence.

In 2021, Small Town remains the more spice-driven and elegant wine, albeit with a bit more heft and power compared to vintages further back. Prepare for a heady combination of supple red fruit (cassis, ripe cherry and raspberry) alongside a somewhat sweeter spice profile of nutmeg, clove and cedar.

As usual with Small Town, we employed a “less is more” approach in the cellar by raising it in 95% older used puncheons, allowing the character of the vineyards to express themselves transparently. As deliciously forward as this vintage is, we always suggest giving our Pinots some rest in the cellar so the wines can unfurl into their full and glorious selves.

DRINKING WINDOWS

Prime drinking: Late 2023 to 2030
Graceful ageability: 2031+

VINEYARDS

87% Grand Vent | 13% Stiling

CLONES

25% 943 | 31% Pommard | 31% 667 | 13% Swan

STATS

pH: 3.53 | TA: 5.9 | Alcohol: 13.9%
Bottling: February 10, 2023 | Release: Spring 2023
Cases Produced:105

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2023 SPRING RELEASES

2021 Small Town Pinot Noir - SOLD OUT
2021 Sascha Marie Pinot Noir
2021 Luke's Grove Chardonnay
2021 Sangiacomo Green Acres Chardonnay
2022 Cuvée Renee Sauvignon Blanc - SOLD OUT
2022 Sonoma Coast Rosé
2021 The Pianist Pinot Noir

2023 FALL RELEASES

2021 1 KM West Chardonnay
2021 The Barrel Climber Chardonnay
2021 Stiling Vineyard Pinot Noir
2021 The Barrel Climber Pinot Noir
2021 The Barrel Climber Sauvignon Blanc
2020 Stiling Vineyard Chardonnay - SOLD OUT
2021 Kalen's Big Blend Syrah

Past Vintage Releases

2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2003 to 2009 - ARCHIVED

When to Drink

PLEASE REFER TO DRINKING WINDOWS FOR EACH WINE

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SHIPMENTS TWICE A YEAR

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CUSTOMIZED ALLOCATIONS

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REORDERS

Wines often sell out at or close to release, so we encourage making the most of your spring and fall allocations. As long as wine remains, you are welcome to reorder online through our EK Special Order store. Or contact John Gillis at john@erickentwines.com or 415.244.9453.