2020 Oppenlander Pinot Noir
The 2020 Marchelle Oppenlander Vineyard Pinot Noir hails from a valley surrounded by redwoods near Comptche in Mendocino County, where cool ocean breezes, fog and unique clay loam soils yield Pinot Noir of remarkable depth and elegance. Crafted with native yeasts and aged in French oak, this wine reveals layers of wild cherry, forest floor, and coastal spice — a pure expression of Mendocino’s rugged coastal terroir. Perfect for collectors and Pinot lovers seeking balance, texture, and authenticity from California’s off-the-beaten path vineyards. This wine will age well and become silky smooth after five years.
2020 Oppenlander Pinot Noir
Comptche, Mendocino
The Oppenlander Vineyard, tucked away in the remote redwoods near Comptche in Mendocino County, thrives under cool maritime influences, morning fog, and gentle afternoon breezes that naturally extend the growing season. The 2020 vintage began with an early bud break and progressed through a mild, balanced summer with only brief spring frosts. While wildfires challenged parts of the region, Oppenlander remained remarkably untouched by smoke, allowing the Pinot Noir to ripen slowly and evenly. The resulting fruit showed vibrant acidity, deep concentration, and striking purity, yielding a wine of exceptional structure, focus, and coastal elegance.
14.8% alc | 750ML | Fermented with native yeasts | 18 months in 25% new French Oak barrels | 3.5 pH | 6.8 g/L TA | 68 cases produced
$75
“The wine is masculine with power and earthy fortitude driving the structure. This is a wonderfully complex wine and Marchelle has really outdone themselves in this unique single-vineyard Pinot Noir.”
Vince Simmon, Wine Review Online