Onward Wines
Hawkeye Ranch Pinot Noir
Redwood Valley, North Coast, California, USA
It's a dark wine, dark in color, dark in aromas and dark in flavors. The nose offers abundant blackberry and black raspberry notes with an earthy base. There is an element of smoke at the top of the glass. The palate is deep and rich, dark fruit joined with a sense of black olives and tea. It leans toward savory, but not without taking the fruit with it. The wine finishes with a little raspberry tartness and a lot of berries that stay for a medium length. It's not too much of a bruiser as far as Pinot goes, rather elegant. Let your kitchen staff know you’d like a grilled pork chop for dinner.
It's a dark wine, dark in color, dark in aromas and dark in flavors. The nose offers abundant blackberry and black raspberry notes with an earthy base. There is an element of smoke at the top of the glass. The palate is deep and rich, dark fruit joined with a sense of black olives and tea. It leans toward savory, but not without taking the fruit with it. The wine finishes with a little raspberry tartness and a lot of berries that stay for a medium length. It's not too much of a bruiser as far as Pinot goes, rather elegant. Let your kitchen staff know you’d like a grilled pork chop for dinner.
May 21st, 2017
Outstanding cool climate Pinot from an unexpected place. Haven't had a Redwood Valley one before.
Outstanding cool climate Pinot from an unexpected place. Haven't had a Redwood Valley one before.
Feb 1st, 2017
Really good. Elegant, airy, good fruit, great finish.
Really good. Elegant, airy, good fruit, great finish.
Jul 7th, 2016This is exemplar of letting the fruit speak for itself. Tart cherry, blueberry, fresh pomegranate, a touch of dried herb, tiniest bit of smoke.
Big acid, ruby red.
This is exemplar of letting the fruit speak for itself. Tart cherry, blueberry, fresh pomegranate, a touch of dried herb, tiniest bit of smoke.
Big acid, ruby red.
A nice light Pinot for the summer.
I call this farmers market Pinot. Biodynamic and Organic from a relatively unknown vineyard. Sealed in what looks like beeswax.
A nice light Pinot for the summer.
I call this farmers market Pinot. Biodynamic and Organic from a relatively unknown vineyard. Sealed in what looks like beeswax.
Strawberry and herb. Dry at first with a long complex finish. Perfect acidity and perfect for late spring / early summer. Great Pinot! #garagiste
Strawberry and herb. Dry at first with a long complex finish. Perfect acidity and perfect for late spring / early summer. Great Pinot! #garagiste
May 2nd, 2017Floral and delicate nose / rose petals / wild raspberries
Floral and delicate nose / rose petals / wild raspberries
Jan 15th, 2017
Tonight I’m finishing off a bottle of Onward Wines 2013 Hawkeye Ranch Pinot Noir. A few days ago I had an opportunity to participate in a really fun & informative virtual chat with winemaker Faith Armstrong. She crafts a delicious, lighter styled Pinot Noir that underscores finesses over ripeness and power. Fruit is sourced from Hawkeye Ranch in Mendocino County’s Redwood Valley appellation. This wine is translucent ruby in appearance. It is aromatic and inviting; supple but not shy, boasting a pretty red berry character accented by floral perfume and brown spices. The flavors glide across a slender frame, supported by ample acidity and fine tannins, with tart berries lingering on the medium-long finish. Only 230 cases of this beauty were produced; SRP $38. To learn more, visit their website at onwardwines.com.
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Tonight I’m finishing off a bottle of Onward Wines 2013 Hawkeye Ranch Pinot Noir. A few days ago I had an opportunity to participate in a really fun & informative virtual chat with winemaker Faith Armstrong. She crafts a delicious, lighter styled Pinot Noir that underscores finesses over ripeness and power. Fruit is sourced from Hawkeye Ranch in Mendocino County’s Redwood Valley appellation. This wine is translucent ruby in appearance. It is aromatic and inviting; supple but not shy, boasting a pretty red berry character accented by floral perfume and brown spices. The flavors glide across a slender frame, supported by ample acidity and fine tannins, with tart berries lingering on the medium-long finish. Only 230 cases of this beauty were produced; SRP $38. To learn more, visit their website at onwardwines.com.
#OnwardLive #RedwoodValley #PinotNoir #MendocinoCounty #wine #wineconsumer #winewriter #wineblogger #winelover #myvinespot
