Alta Orsa is a boutique project in northern California that emphasizes minimal intervention winemaking and precision farming. Grapes for the Orsa Pinot Noir 2022 are sourced from cool-climate vineyards, hand-harvested, and fermented with native yeasts to highlight purity and terroir expression. Aging takes place in French oak barrels, with only a modest portion new, allowing the wine to develop texture and nuance while keeping the fruit at the forefront.

Terroir
The fruit comes from elevated coastal vineyards where fog influence and cool nights create a long growing season. Soils of decomposed sandstone and clay-loam add minerality and structure, while the climate balance ensures slow ripening, preserving bright acidity and aromatic lift. This combination results in Pinot Noir that is both elegant and expressive, carrying a sense of place with freshness and depth.

Tasting Notes
The 2022 Orsa Pinot Noir shows a luminous ruby hue with lifted aromas of red cherry, pomegranate, and cranberry, accented by rose petals, dried herbs, and subtle spice. The palate is refined and vibrant, with layers of juicy red berries, a touch of earthiness, and hints of tea leaf and baking spice. Fine-grained tannins and lively acidity give the wine poise and precision, finishing long and graceful with lingering red fruit and floral notes. A wine of balance and finesse, it captures the energy of its cool-climate origins.

Style: Elegant, fresh, terroir-driven Pinot Noir
Drink Window: Now–2029