Renegade

Pinot Noir

2023 Tasting Notes

Crafted using a classic Burgundian approach, the 2023 Renegade Pinot Noir incorporates partial whole-cluster fermentation to build structure, spice, and complexity. Composed of one-third whole clusters and two-thirds destemmed fruit, the wine gains depth and tension while preserving purity of fruit. Produced in limited quantities, Renegade reflects a bold yet refined expression of Pinot Noir with the balance and aging potential that come from thoughtful restraint.

2023 Renegade Accolades

95 – Wine Enthusiast, Editor’s Choice ↗️
95 – Northwest Wine Report ↗️
94 – International Wine Report ↗️
94 – Paul Gregutt, Northwest Wine Guide ↗️
93 – James Suckling ↗️
93 – Decanter ↗️
92 – Wine Spectator ↗️

Quick Facts

Vineyard: LucidWild Estate, Dundee Hills AVA
Farmed: 100% Dry-Farmed, LIVE Sustainable, Salmon Safe
Harvest Date: September 15-19, 2023
Fermentation: Native Yeast Fermentation
Barrel Aging: 16 months, 38% New French Oak
Bottle Aging: Over 6 months
Cases Produced: 500 cases

Vineyard Facts

Vineyard: LucidWild Estate
AVA: Dundee Hills
Total Acreage Planted: 24.75 acres
Elevation: 600-800 feet
Exposure: South
Soils: Volcanic Jory Soils, Basalt Mother Rock With Iron-Rich Soils
Vine Space: 4 to 5 feet
Row Space: 8 feet
Farmed: Dry Farmed, Live Sustainable, Salmon Safe, Bee Friendly Farming

Clonal Blend

Bounty Block: Dijon Clone 777
Single Eye Block: Dijon Clone 115
Pinnacle Block: Dijon Clone 115
Moonshadow Block: Pommard Clone
Déjà vu Block: Wadenswil Clone
Watershed Block: Dijon Clone 667

Geeky Stuff

Picking date: September 15-19, 2023
Harvest Data: 23.3 brix, pH 3.46, TA 5.74 g/l
Harvested/Sorted: Hand harvested and sorted
Cold Soaked: 4 days
Fermentation: Native Yeast Fermentation, 32% Whole Cluster
Pressed: October 20, 28 and November 1 & 4, 2022
Malolactic fermentation: Indigenous
Barrel Aging: 16 months, 38% New French Oak
Bottle Aging: Over 6 months
Corks: Diam 10
Alcohol: 13.0%
Bottled: March 5, 2025

The Label

LucidWild’s original artwork wine labels are designed and created by Sean Mosher-Smith, who leads the award-winning studio Echo Designlab in Brooklyn, NY.

For more information about Sean’s work on our labels, please go here.