Emeritus Vineyards Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir 2020
Emeritus Vineyards Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir 2020 is the flagship bottling from one of Russian River Valley's great Pinot Noir estates: 100% Pinot Noir at 13.7% ABV in a 750mL bottle, grown on the dry-farmed Hallberg Ranch vineyard in Sebastopol and aged 10 months in French oak (35% new). Founded by Brice Cutrer Jones in 1999 and now stewarded by second-generation president Mari Jones, Emeritus grows nothing but Pinot Noir across 140 estate acres. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 13.7%
- Size: 750mL
- Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir — 2020 vintage, estate grown
- Vineyard: Hallberg Ranch, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
- Aging: 10 months in French oak (35% new); unfiltered and unfined
- Producer: Emeritus Vineyards, founded 1999 (Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing)
Sebastopol's Pinot Noir Specialists
Emeritus does one thing: Pinot Noir. The Hallberg Ranch vineyard brings textural roundness and alluring red fruit to the blend, and the 2020 vintage — harvested in near-perfect conditions — shows the house style at its most complete. Judicious maceration during fermentation keeps the tannins beautifully integrated, and the wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined to preserve every layer. For California Pinot Noir lovers, this is the reference point for what Russian River Valley does best.
Tasting Notes
The aromatics are clean and airy — fresh wildflowers, ripe plum, juicy strawberry, and luscious cherry, with walnuts and dried orange zest underneath. The palate shows sweet tannins and refreshing acidity framing red berries, blood-orange nectar, and marzipan; the texture is round and velvety, moving seamlessly into a long, harmonious finish. Medium-plus body, dry, built to evolve.
How to Enjoy
Decant 30 minutes and serve at cellar temperature (55–60°F) in a Burgundy glass. It is superb now and will evolve beautifully over the next several years. Pair with herb-crusted lamb, wild mushroom risotto, roast duck, or aged Gruyère.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hallberg Ranch?
In Sebastopol, in California's Russian River Valley — one of Emeritus Vineyards' two estate vineyards.
What is the alcohol content?
13.7% ABV for the 2020 vintage.
Is it oaked?
Yes — 10 months in French oak barrels, 35% new; the wine is unfiltered and unfined.
Who makes Emeritus wines?
Emeritus Vineyards, founded in 1999 by Brice Cutrer Jones (formerly of Sonoma-Cutrer) and now led by his daughter, president Mari Jones.
Discover more Emeritus Vineyards or shop our Pinot Noir selection. Order the 2020 Hallberg Ranch online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.