2023 Russell Joyce 'Pelio Vineyard' Pinot Noir, Carmel Coast   

The fruit for this Pinot Noir was harvested from the Pelio Vineyard located on the hill tops over looking Carmel Valley and the Monterey Bay which is now being referred too as the Carmel Coast. One of the defining features that makes Pelio Vineyard so special is its unique soils. Though it reaches elevations as high as 1,000 feet, the vineyard’s soils are made of ancient uplifted marine seabed. These diatomaceous and shale soils are similar to those found in Burgundy, and are optimal for growing complex Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, with rare and distinctive mineral qualities. These well-draining soils also contribute to the vineyard’s low yields, which on average, are well under 3 tons per acre.