Richard G. Peterson

2024 Richard G. Peterson Pinot Noir

Produced by the iconic Dick Peterson (now 94 years young!), this wine is sourced from his vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Burgundian in style (high acid/low PH), it is composed of 50% R-4 and 50% Wrotham clone. Additional details on the winemaking and clone below.

The Wine

Our 2024 Pinot is particularly nice, with a beautiful cherry-berry aroma that "simply fills the whole room" when poured into its first glass. Well balanced, with good natural acidity and unobtrusive alcohol. This wine, similar to earlier vintages, will certainly continue to age well in the bottle for at least two decades, but is also ready to enjoy as released. Like the Classic Burgundies of France, this is a food wine which enhances many different types of fine dinners. It owes it’s intense varietal character to the very cool summertime climate of the Alarid Vineyard in upper Monterey County. - Richard G. Peterson, PhD

To reserve your allocation, please complete the order form below, email Eileen@AmuseBoucheWine.com, or phone-in at 707-251-9300.

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Winemaking

Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
Situated just south of Monterey Bay, the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA boasts a cool climate and one of the longest growing seasons in California. It is here that Dick planted his vineyard with a footprint unlike any other. The Richard G. Peterson property combines two distinct clones - 50% Wrotham clone and 50% R-4 clone.

The Wrotham Clone
As history and legend purport, the Wrotham clone was discovered near Wrotham Village in southeast England; the cuttings were introduced there by the Romans some 2000 years ago. The Wrotham clone produces a uniquely rich color and a spicy character not often found in other Pinot Noir wines. In 1980, Dick Peterson brought the first and only Wrotham cuttings back to California and planted them. "I wanted to do something that was good, genuine and serious...but not a copy of what everybody else was doing."

A Conversation with Richard G. Peterson
Dick Peterson has been an innovator in the California wine industry since the 1960s. As a young man, he produced novel products such as the first wine cooler for Seagrams and Gallo's Hearty Burgundy. He was pivotal to the success of a portfolio of wineries, including Beaulieu Vineyards with Andre Tchelistcheff, the Monterey Vineyard, Atlas Peak Vineyards and Folie à Deux Winery

We thought you might enjoy hearing directly from the venerable Dick Peterson as he briefly discusses his latest release, the Richard G. Peterson 2022 Pinot Noir, Sta, Lucia Highlands. At the young age of 92 years, Dick is still making wines as he has since the 1950s. His wine, just like him, is age worthy and will not disappoint!