{"product_id":"benjamin-bridge-small-lot-pinot-noir-750-ml","title":"Benjamin Bridge Small Lot Pinot Noir 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Pinot Noir - Limited and Exclusive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Winemaker:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith climate change affecting both hemispheres, vineyards are experiencing surges in growing degree days and heat units. For some, the challenge lies in preserving acidity and freshness, which are already in short supply, necessitating earlier harvest dates. In Nova Scotia, where acidity naturally thrives, the trend is towards ripening levels historically associated with warmer climates renowned for their red wines. These shifts have led us to reassess our approach to Pinot Noir, which was previously exclusively used for crafting lower-alcohol, high-acidity sparkling base wines known as “Blanc de Noirs”. Now, we see it as a potential candidate for producing highly intricate and delicate red wines. In this context, Champagne, with its climatic similarities to the tidal microclimates of the Annapolis Valley, has also historically produced a limited quantity of still Pinot Noirs known as Coteaux Champenois. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo meet this challenge, we conducted a meticulous clonal selection at viticulturist Steve Ells' vineyard. The 828 Clone, originating from Burgundy, was chosen for its capacity to produce higher sugar content, ripen more rapidly, and impart the small berry size and tannin structure essential for exceptional red wines. Meticulously fermented in small vats and carefully aged in smaller oak barrels, this wine has achieved a perfect harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In the glass, a light ruby red with a terracotta hue. On the nose, suggestions of red and black cherries, blood orange, great minerality, mustard seed, woodsmoke, and a touch of dark chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied with wonderful structure, silky tannin structure, pitch-perfect acidity, and superb tension from start to finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietals: 100% Pinot Noir | Alcohol: 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750 ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Bridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58147024240800,"sku":null,"price":48.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1150\/5636\/files\/PinotSmallLot.png?v=1783348558","url":"https:\/\/lqans.com\/products\/benjamin-bridge-small-lot-pinot-noir-750-ml","provider":"Liquid Assets of Nova Scotia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}