J. Lohr Falcon's Perch Pinot Noir

Our winegrowing and winemaking passion is rooted
in our sustainably farmed vineyards and in our family
owned wineries. Named for the avian icon that
protects the vineyards, our Pinot Noir is grown in
Monterey County, resulting in an opulent expression of
cool climate Pinot Noir. Bright garnet in color, Falcon’s
Perch is soft on the palate with notes of strawberry jam
and sage, showing a bouquet of spicy vanilla oak. Pair
with smoked salmon or pasta with prosciutto.

WINEMAKER’S NOTES
Our Falcon’s Perch Pinot Noir is grown in select vineyards within and
surrounding the Arroyo Seco and Santa Lucia Highlands AVAs of
Monterey County. This region has earned a well-deserved reputation
for producing world-class Pinot Noir. The fairly recent introduction of
Dijon clones of Pinot Noir, along with the old standby Pommard clone,
has transformed the quality of the varietal here. These newer clones
are the backbone of this release of Falcon’s Perch, named for the raptor
which had made its home in the lone pine tree among the vines.
Showcases the spicy strawberry varietal character
that is the hallmark of Monterey County Pinot Noir.
Raspberry and watermelon fruit notes are also present,
melding with clove and sagebrush. Delicate tannins
on the mid-palate are complemented by camphor,
dried cherry, and black tea on the finish.
•WINEMAKER BRENDEN WOOD
We fermented with a short period of skin contact to extract fruit
flavor with minimal astringency. Cooler fermentation temperatures in
the low 80s helped us capture Pinot Noir’s nuanced varietal aromas.
Approximately ninety percent of the blend was aged in stainless steel
tanks and ten percent in second and third-fill French oak barrels.