Carpe Diem Pinot Noir is made in Northern California‘s Anderson Valley. Over the years, this region has gained the reputation of an ideal terroir to grow Pinot Noir for still wines. Grapes for the Carpe Diem Pinot Noir are selected exclusively from the best vineyards in the cool Anderson Valley. This fog-shrouded region not far from Mendocino Coast and the Pacific Ocean provides ideal growing conditions for these delicate grapes.

Vinified under the meticulous supervision of Roederer‘s winemaking team, Carpe Diem‘s philosophy is to offer the best of two worlds: the richness of California fruit and the elegance of a French wine.

The grapes were sourced from vineyards throughout the Anderson Valley that range from the warmer inland sites of Boonville, CA to the cooler “Deep End” areas of Navarro. Harvested at night, destemmed and fermented in small batches using open-top tanks for a 13-day maceration. We employ 1-2 punchdowns per day, lightly extracting the delicate Pinot Noir aromas, flavors and textures before gently pressing in our small basket press. The pressed wine was then aged in 60-gallon French oak barrels (of which 21% were new) and allowed to go through an extended native malolactic fermentation lasting through the following spring. After 10 months in barrel, the wine is blended and bottled the following summer.

Principal coopers are François Frères, Sirugue, and Seguin Moreau. 

Dark purple-red color with deep intensity. Room-filling aromas of ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry with fresh underbrush and brambly undertones. A round, luscious wine, with focused and lingering finish. The smooth tannin and medium body highlight the balanced and expansive palate. The finish is savory and smooth with a refreshing acidity.

Pairs beautifully with roasted beef tenderloin, wild mushroom risotto, and semi-hard cheeses such as asiago and manchego.