Medium Ruby color and heady fruit forward aromas brand this as a warmer Napa rather than cooler Sonoma Coast pinot (plus abv around 14.5%). Lots of bright red fruit - strawberry, cherry, raspberry, chocolate, forest floor with violet, dried orange peel and a hint of baking spice from the aging in 60% new French oak. A bit overwrought but a fine wine of its forward style. Better in a year or two.
Medium Ruby color and heady fruit forward aromas brand this as a warmer Napa rather than cooler Sonoma Coast pinot (plus abv around 14.5%). Lots of bright red fruit - strawberry, cherry, raspberry, chocolate, forest floor with violet, dried orange peel and a hint of baking spice from the aging in 60% new French oak. A bit overwrought but a fine wine of its forward style. Better in a year or two.
Jan 6th, 2021
Definitely get vanilla oak notes on the nose. It’s such a dark Pinot I wouldn’t recognize this in a blind tasting.... I guess I need more Pinot experience. This one is an experience for sure! Nice bell pepper on the finish. Delish! I’m drinking this with salmon and broccoli.
Definitely get vanilla oak notes on the nose. It’s such a dark Pinot I wouldn’t recognize this in a blind tasting.... I guess I need more Pinot experience. This one is an experience for sure! Nice bell pepper on the finish. Delish! I’m drinking this with salmon and broccoli.
Apr 23rd, 2020
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
