Ribbon Ridge

2019 Estate Pinot Noir Swan Clone Magnum (1.5L)

2019 Utopia Estate Reserve Pinot Noir Swan Clone | Ribbon Ridge AVA | Willamette Valley The 2019 Utopia Estate Reserve Pinot Noir Swan Clone is a captivating expression of one of Pinot Noir’s most revered heritage selections. Originating from the legendary vineyard plantings of Joseph Swan in Sonoma County, this distinctive clone is celebrated for its extraordinary aromatics, silky texture, and elegant structure. Grown in the Ribbon Ridge AVA and crafted in limited quantities, this wine reveals vibrant aromas of Bing cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry, rose petal, and exotic spice. Layers of red fruit, black tea, forest floor, and subtle baking spice unfold across a refined palate framed by bright acidity and fine-grained tannins. Graceful, expressive, and age-worthy, this reserve bottling showcases the remarkable interplay between clone, vineyard, and vintage.

The wine is ridiculously dark in color, it exudes berries of all kinds with a familiar mix of clove and cinnamon spice. Graceful and long on the finish this wine will continue to improve for many years to come.

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2019 Estate Pinot Noir Swan Clone Magnum (1.5L) from Utopia Wine

Wine details

From vineyard to glass

Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Ribbon Ridge
Vineyard
Utopia Estate Vineyard
Vintage
2019
Alcohol
13.00%
Cellar
The Swan Clone's hallmark floral aromatics, bright red fruit profile, and elegant structure make it especially compelling alongside dishes featuring earthy mushrooms, fresh herbs, and subtle spice. Its vibrant acidity and silky tannins beautifully complement duck, salmon, and pork, while the wine's aromatic complexity shines alongside aged cheeses and truffle-driven cuisine. For a quintessential pairing, enjoy with duck breast served alongside a wild mushroom risotto, a combination that highlights the wine's rose petal, red cherry, and savory spice characteristics.

The story

A wine shaped by place

The exact origins of Joseph Swan clone are shrouded in myth. Sourced from Joseph Swan’s vineyard in Sonoma County. Apparently, a mix of Burgundian and Californian cuttings planted there in 1969.