2020 Hanck Vineyard, Pinot Noir

About The Wine

This Pinot Noir comes from the fantastic Hanck Vineyard in the Twenty Mile Bench region of Niagara. This excellent site located north-east of the winery was planted in 2007 with clones 777 and 114. We have chosen to bottle this wine separately to showcase the unique characteristics of this vineyard.

"94 points. With swirling it opens up to rose petal florals, a melange of red berries, aniseed, a touch of spice and lifted perfume. It’s lovely on the palate, more open knit, with red and dark berries iron/bloody minerality, some earthy/savoury notes, polished tannins, structure, length and a long, echoing finish propelled by racy acidity." - Rick VanSickle, Wines In Niagara

"91 points. Restrained notes of forest fruits, dried herbs, red apples and cherry liquorice. Pithy structure with soft tannins and creamy texture. Juicy and textured on the finish. Drink 2023-2028." - Decanter Magazine

Notes

Vintage: 2020 

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir 

Appellation: Twenty Mile Bench 

Vineyard: Hanck 

Fermentation: Wild yeast 

Aging: 18 Months French Oak (25% new) 

Alcohol: 13% 

pH: 3.47 TA: 5.55 g/l 

Cases Produced: 95

About Cloudsley Cellars

Cloudsley is the creation of Adam Lowy. Run out of a converted garage building, but don't let that fool you. The Cloudsley Cellars' wines have resonance and speak to showing terroir in the glass. The Twenty Mile Bench Pinot Noir is a memorable wine that can kick off a deep dive into the world of Niagara Pinot Noirs. A blend of many single vineyards, this is a wine with bright red fruit notes, sour cherries, cranberries and a bit of earthiness, followed by a vibrant palate to match. Simply a delightful production to gift as an entry into an Ontario wine.