2024 Pinot Meunier, Hopkins River Ranch
Winemaker’s Notes:
The limited-production 2024 Pinot Meunier from Hopkins River Ranch is a wine that rewards both curiosity and the dinner table. Bright violet-red in color, it delivers a lively and expressive aromatic profile that opens beautifully in the glass. On the nose, ripe red cherries, fresh cranberries, and wild strawberries emerge alongside hints of sweet spice, cedarwood, and a warm touch of vanilla.
On the palate, this wine is light to medium-bodied, with the silky texture of Pinot Noir and a brighter, spicy edge distinctly Meunier. Red fruit and warm baking spices- think cinnamon stick and clove- carry through to a long, clean finish with subtle oak and lively acidity.
The 2024 Pinot Meunier is an excellent food wine and a genuine must-try. It’s a perfect bottle to bring to your next tasting or dinner party it is easy to enjoy, versatile at the table, and a charming expression of this lesser-known varietal.
While drinking beautifully now, it will continue to evolve over the next 3–5 years, gradually revealing deeper notes of forest floor, leather, and wet stone with age.
$40.00