Madson Branciforte Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023
Madson Branciforte Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023
Madson Wines is a collaboration between Cole Thomas, Ken Swegles and Abbey Chrystal out of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The trio is committed to celebrating the terroir of these mountains, highlighting the natural freshness and acidity grapes are able to retain here. They work mostly with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, showcasing single-vineyard bottlings as well as blends. Their focus is on energy and elegance.
This site is located at 700 ft of elevation on the midslope of the Santa Cruz Mountains in a sandstone basin. Old rugged vines struggle to produce crops in the sandy climate. The result is cool-climate Pinot Noir, dark and intense, savory and floral.
A 100% whole cluster fermentation yields raspberry, black tea and trumpet mushroom meet cinnamon, nutmeg, and wet stone, like a walk through the forest after a rain. The palate unfolds with pomegranate and fresh plum, balanced by just enough grip to keep you grounded.
