WINEMAKER’S NOTES:
Opulent and sophisticated, this is an intense and inviting Pinot upon first swirl. Packed with ripe cherry, strawberry fruit leather, brambleberry and blueberry, the fruit expression is heightened by anise, earthy notes, well-integrated toasty oak, with a whisper of violets and white flower blossoms. Upon entry, the highly structured palate shows an energizing interplay between bright, lively acidity and generous, silky tannins. It then broadens and mellows into a lingering, satisfying finale. Pairs well with blackened fish, lamb burgers, grilled portobello mushroom sandwich, and minestrone.
TASTING NOTES:
This wine is tangy and fresh, with lively acidity carrying flavors of red cherry, cranberry and blueberry. Lifted tones of rose and white pepper counteract a full-bodied richness and complements the lushness of the fruit.
– Wine Enthusiast, 93 pts.
Moving to the Pinot Noirs, the appellation 2017 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley spent 9 months in French oak. Its ruby color is followed by impressive notes of black raspberries, spiced black cherries, earth, and hints of incense. Rounded, supple, nicely concentrated, and with fine yet present tannins, this is a classic Pinot Noir that’s going to keep for at least 7-8 years, possibly longer.
– Jeb Dunnuck, 92+ pts.