Hailing from a singular site within the Russian River Valley, the 2022 Jonive Pinot Noir stands in a league of its own. From the meticulous farming of 6 different clones of Pinot Noir that allows the grapes to be expressive of place, to careful selections and purposeful wine making, this bottle delivers a verve and freshness that the 2022 vintage offered. A beautiful bright ruby color invites you into the glass where you are met with savory notes balanced with fresh red fruit. The 2022 Pinot Noir is distinctive while remaining a stalwart example of benchmark farming at Jonive winery coming together to deliver a wine that is characteristically Russian River Valley.

The wine has a beautiful dark Burgundy color with youthful magenta at the rim. The wine has exotic aromas of shiitake mushroom, soy sauce, leather, red and black berries, and citrus. The mouth fills with a deep richness, warmth and brightness. The flavors of blood orange, mushroom, toasted walnuts, blackberries and Asian spice. The wine is warm and autumnal as well as bright and deep.

Jonives Moon Dust Vineyard is nested within the Sebastopol Hills in the coolest area of the Russian River Valley, home to rare and desirable Goldridge soils. First planted to vines in 1996, the vineyard consists of four pristine acres of Chardonnay and in 2007, was expanded to comprise an additional 11 acres of Pinot Noir. Jonive is a true reflection of vine maturity, regenerative organic farming, high-quality soil, and a world-class microclimate.

With the launch of Jonive, the Underwood family are writing the next chapter in their long history in the wine business. The Underwoods are the owners of Youngs Holdings, one of Americas oldest continuously operated family-owned businesses. Originally established as Youngs Market Company in 1888, and expanding over decades to grocery, soda bottling, meat and seafood wholesale, and ultimately alcohol beverage wholesale, Youngs Holdings is now in its fifth generation of family leadership with a passion and focus on fine wine. The founding of Jonive marks an exciting evolution for the family, in establishing estate grown wines of exceptional quality.Jonive’s Moon Dust Vineyard is nested within the Sebastopol Hills in the coolest area of the Russian River Valley, home to rare and desirable Goldridge soils. First planted to vines in 1996, the vineyard consists of four pristine acres of Chardonnay, comprising two individual clones across two blocks. In 2007, the vineyard was expanded to comprise an additional 11 acres of Pinot Noir, planted to six distinct Pinot Noir clones. Jonive is a true reflection of vine maturity, high quality soil, and a world-class microclimate.

Proof/ABV: 13.5