Tasting Notes

The wine’s aroma is fresh and structured with floral notes highlighted by elderflower.  As a signature of its Carneros appellation, the wine’s mineral aromas remain lifted by balanced acidity.  When harvesting at optimal ripeness, characters of white Burgundy are revealed in the wine as subtle, yet present, with the oak being perfectly integrated.  Fuji apple, lemon and other citrus flavors create a satisfying, seamless palate that finishes with notes of white peach and apricot.

Tasting Notes

Ruby in color, the 2008 Pinot Noir is a ripe vintage with broad, dark flavors. Dark cherry, Chinese five spice with lasting nutmeg create an fresh, inviting style that is enhanced by a rich mid palate.  Oak is well integrated and creamy tannins are structured by a mild pepper finish.  The wine shows lively minerality and exceptional finesse from meticulous bottling and cellaring techniques introduced during the vintage which add to the wine’s aging ability.

Tasting Notes
The wine opens with bright fruit aromas on the nose lead by dominant notes of Santa Rosa plum, hibiscus and hints of cola nut. On the palate, the wine is mouth watering, deliciously fresh and approachable, as flavors of raspberry, boysenberry, and a trace of briar and juniper are carried on supple tannins for a sexy, satisfying texture. The 2010 vintage is distinguished by medium term barrel aging and the utilization of whole cluster fermentation, which introduces subtle spice and increased vibrancy.