2021 Ghostwriter Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Schaefer-Frohlich Its minerality is awe-inspiring: simultaneously

Its minerality is awe-inspiring: simultaneously smoky and crystalline

Hillsides with steep slopes (30%)

The PX grapes are dried in the sun before fermenting naturally in stainless steel

3 different parcels

Laurent's élevage is uniquely undertaken in concrete tank - no barrel

2021 Ghostwriter Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Schaefer-Frohlich Its minerality is awe-inspiring: simultaneouslyThe 2021 cuve has the cranberry like more tart fruit flavors that we always hope for in the Santa Cruz Mountains differentiating it from the more strawberry cola flavors of the North Coast and darker more blueberry flavors found further south. This is a maritime wine with acidity, lean, but not thin. There is just a touch of sweet richness from the 7% new oak. About 40% whole cluster through the lots. Fermented in open tops with minimal cap