Highlighting lush, layered flavors, bright acidity and impeccably balanced French oak, Migration is dedicated to crafting wines from the finest cool-climate winegrowing regions. First planted in 1997, Tondre Vineyard is one of the Santa Lucia Highlands’ premier vineyards. Shaped by ancient glacial soils, a southeast exposure and a maritime-influenced climate, this dynamic Pinot Noir offers robust tannins, stunning layers of cherry, boysenberry and plum and exotic floral and spice notes.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Winemaker Notes
Both rustic and robust, this luxurious Pinot Noir reveals aromas of blackberry, forest floor, sage, strawberry and cassis. On the palate, dark-fruit flavors of boysenberry and plum are framed by graceful tannins and hints of toasty oak as the wine builds to a long, resonant finish.
Production
The 2022 Central Coast growing season began with near normal rainfall in January, with below-average precipitation the remainder of the season. The continued drought conditions led to an early budbreak, followed by a cool and windy spring that resulted in a lighter fruit set. Summer provided ideal ripening conditions with August temperatures in the 80s and 90s, yielding wines with exceptional varietal character, depth, and finesse. Due to naturally small berries, our 2022 Central Cost wines also offer great color, concentration and structure.