2020 Parke Vineyard, Pinot Noir

About The Wine

This Pinot Noir comes from the Wismer family’s Parke Vineyard in the Twenty Mile Bench region of Niagara. This excellent site located north-east of the winery was planted in 1999 with clones 667 and 115. We have chosen to bottle this wine separately to showcase the unique characteristics of this vineyard.

"95 points. It jumps from the glass with a lifted floral note followed by concentrated dark cherries, forest berries, damp earth, savoury notes and spice (27% new oak). It’s pretty and untamed at the same time with complexity and layers of red berries, cassis, and anise. " - Rick VanSickle, Wines In Niagara

Notes

Vintage: 2020 

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir 

Appellation: Twenty Mile Bench 

Vineyard: Parke 

Fermentation: Wild yeast 

Aging: 18 Months French Oak (27% new) 

Alcohol: 14% 

pH: 3.72 TA: 5.22 g/l 

Cases Produced: 134

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.