Stirm Wine Co. ‘Joaquinite’ Pinot Noir 2023
Location: United States, California
Winemaker: Ryan Stirm
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Soil: limestone, deep sandy loam
Winemaking: The grapes were picked and sorted by hand on August 20th and 27th. At the winery the grapes were destemmed and fermented spontaneously in redwood vats. Once or twice daily pumpovers were done for a total of 8 days maceration before pressing to tank for settling. After a 24 hr settle, the wines were racked to old barrels for elevage. Racked to tank a month prior to bottling on June 17th, 2023. 283 cases produced. Unfined, unfiltered (we filter the lees for clarity only) and bottled with 26 ppm total SO2.
From Stirm Wine: Joaquinite is a rare gemstone found in a remote mine deep in the rugged mountains of San Benito County. It is found often alongside the also extremely rare Benitoite and Neptunite. We utilize Pinot Noir from the historic Gimelli Vineyard (aka El Gabilan) in the heart of the limestone (calcite) laden Cienega Valley. These alkaline soils, and strong diurnal shift from the warm day/cold night dynamic that allow the grapes to both ripen and retain freshness. This wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir from two different vineyard blocks planted in 1997.
It's our belief that authentic wine is a direct reflection of the specific patch of earth it comes from. This ethos drives us to work with the most unique and rugged vineyards found on the central coast. These special sites have a story to tell unlike any other. We have two simple goals that direct every operation above all else: to present the narrative of the growing season in a delicious and transparent format, and to craft a wine with a strong foundation intended to age for decades. The fundamentals that we follow are old-school; we work with the seasons. We spend the majority of our time working in the vineyards, with our harvest season spent between monitoring natural fermentations to picking grapes and the overtime hours dedicated to fixing broken gear. Every year is unique, so the vineyard and cellar practices evolve annually to adapt to the changes each season brings forth. These simple methods require thoughtful, timely decision making, detailed work, and the patience to allow the wine to evolve at its own pace. The results are singular, authentic wines that represent a region, a site, and are a piece of living California history.
Location: United States, California
Winemaker: Ryan Stirm
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Soil: limestone, deep sandy loam
Winemaking: The grapes were picked and sorted by hand on August 20th and 27th. At the winery the grapes were destemmed and fermented spontaneously in redwood vats. Once or twice daily pumpovers were done for a total of 8 days maceration before pressing to tank for settling. After a 24 hr settle, the wines were racked to old barrels for elevage. Racked to tank a month prior to bottling on June 17th, 2023. 283 cases produced. Unfined, unfiltered (we filter the lees for clarity only) and bottled with 26 ppm total SO2.
From Stirm Wine: Joaquinite is a rare gemstone found in a remote mine deep in the rugged mountains of San Benito County. It is found often alongside the also extremely rare Benitoite and Neptunite. We utilize Pinot Noir from the historic Gimelli Vineyard (aka El Gabilan) in the heart of the limestone (calcite) laden Cienega Valley. These alkaline soils, and strong diurnal shift from the warm day/cold night dynamic that allow the grapes to both ripen and retain freshness. This wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir from two different vineyard blocks planted in 1997.
It's our belief that authentic wine is a direct reflection of the specific patch of earth it comes from. This ethos drives us to work with the most unique and rugged vineyards found on the central coast. These special sites have a story to tell unlike any other. We have two simple goals that direct every operation above all else: to present the narrative of the growing season in a delicious and transparent format, and to craft a wine with a strong foundation intended to age for decades. The fundamentals that we follow are old-school; we work with the seasons. We spend the majority of our time working in the vineyards, with our harvest season spent between monitoring natural fermentations to picking grapes and the overtime hours dedicated to fixing broken gear. Every year is unique, so the vineyard and cellar practices evolve annually to adapt to the changes each season brings forth. These simple methods require thoughtful, timely decision making, detailed work, and the patience to allow the wine to evolve at its own pace. The results are singular, authentic wines that represent a region, a site, and are a piece of living California history.
Location: United States, California
Winemaker: Ryan Stirm
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Soil: limestone, deep sandy loam
Winemaking: The grapes were picked and sorted by hand on August 20th and 27th. At the winery the grapes were destemmed and fermented spontaneously in redwood vats. Once or twice daily pumpovers were done for a total of 8 days maceration before pressing to tank for settling. After a 24 hr settle, the wines were racked to old barrels for elevage. Racked to tank a month prior to bottling on June 17th, 2023. 283 cases produced. Unfined, unfiltered (we filter the lees for clarity only) and bottled with 26 ppm total SO2.
From Stirm Wine: Joaquinite is a rare gemstone found in a remote mine deep in the rugged mountains of San Benito County. It is found often alongside the also extremely rare Benitoite and Neptunite. We utilize Pinot Noir from the historic Gimelli Vineyard (aka El Gabilan) in the heart of the limestone (calcite) laden Cienega Valley. These alkaline soils, and strong diurnal shift from the warm day/cold night dynamic that allow the grapes to both ripen and retain freshness. This wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir from two different vineyard blocks planted in 1997.
It's our belief that authentic wine is a direct reflection of the specific patch of earth it comes from. This ethos drives us to work with the most unique and rugged vineyards found on the central coast. These special sites have a story to tell unlike any other. We have two simple goals that direct every operation above all else: to present the narrative of the growing season in a delicious and transparent format, and to craft a wine with a strong foundation intended to age for decades. The fundamentals that we follow are old-school; we work with the seasons. We spend the majority of our time working in the vineyards, with our harvest season spent between monitoring natural fermentations to picking grapes and the overtime hours dedicated to fixing broken gear. Every year is unique, so the vineyard and cellar practices evolve annually to adapt to the changes each season brings forth. These simple methods require thoughtful, timely decision making, detailed work, and the patience to allow the wine to evolve at its own pace. The results are singular, authentic wines that represent a region, a site, and are a piece of living California history.