Flaunt - Peake Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020 (750ml)

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Producer	Flaunt
Country	United States
Region	Santa Ynez Valley
Subregion	Sta. Rita Hills
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2020
Sku	117778
Size	750ml
ABV	14.20%

Flaunt Description

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Flaunt is the latest project from Dianna Novy. The name Flaunt represents Dianna's attitude in life towards fulfilling her wine making dreams. After 23 years of being a co-owner and co-winemaker, this is her first solo wine project.

Dianna worked in wine retail in Dallas in the early 90's. In 1994 she moved to California and worked in wine retail and shipping at Lambert Bridge and Benziger Family Wineries. In 1994 she co-founded Siduri Winery and in 1998 she co-founded Novy Family Winery. She made wine at both wineries until selling the brands to Jackson Family Winery in 2015. She had started making sparkling wine in 2013 but did not create the brand Flaunt and have her first release until 2017. 2023 is Dianna's 30th vintage as a winemaker.

This is a full bodied wine, rich and full of roasted blueberries and tart raspberries with some dry earthy tannins on the finish. This wine will definitely age very well.

2020 was Dianna Novy's first vintage to work with the Peake Ranch Vineyard. The smoke from the fires in 2020 meant she couldn't harvest from any of the vineyards in Sonoma County. She went to the Sta. Rita Hills AVA to find grapes because there was no smoke in this part of California in 2020.

Drip irrigation as needed. Harvested by hand. Hand sorted before being destemmed. 25% whole cluster. Fermented in 1 ton bins. Punched down 3 times per day before fermentation then 2 times per day during fermentation. Pressed directly to barrel. Spontaneous ML fermentation. Aged 10 months in 40% new French oak barrels and 60% 1 and 2 year old French oak barrels. Barrels were an even mix of medium plus toast Francois Freres and Boutes. The wine was only racked 1 time a few weeks before bottling. Bottled un-fined and un-filtered.
Pairings
Beef, duck, lamb, mushrooms.

2020 Flaunt Pinot Noir Peake Ranch Vineyard Santa Rita Hills - 94 PTS - WE

"A light shade of ruby in the glass, this single-vineyard expression pops on the nose with fresh Bing cherry, strawberry, curry leaf and carnation aromas. The palate is very zesty as well, with a taut texture that presents flavors of smashed currant, melon rind, crunchy sage and wild thyme. - MATT KETTMANN"

- Wine Enthusiast (April 2022), 94 pts

2020 Flaunt Pinot Noir Peake Ranch Vineyard Santa Rita Hills - 90 PTS - WS

"Lithe and well-structured, with concentrated red currant and cherry tart flavors backed by rich acidity and tannins. Shows toasty richness in the midpalate, with a finish that's flush with underbrush accents. Drink now through 2024. 250 cases made. - Kim Marcus"

- Wine Spectator (February 2022), 90 pts

2020 Flaunt Pinot Noir Peake Ranch Vineyard Santa Rita Hills - 90 PTS - JS

"Aromas of redcurrants, cherries, fresh flowers, vanilla and spice box. Medium-bodied with sleek tannins and fresh acidity. Zesty and lively with a flavorful, spicy finish. Drink now."

- James Suckling (October 2021), 90 pts