Goosecross Pinot Noir 2012
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Goosecross, located on State Lane in Yountville in the heart of the Napa Valley, is known for producing high-quality wines and providing excellent customer service. They stay focused on the basics – sustainable farming, attention, care and diligence in the cellar, and creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Winemaker Bill Nancarrow joined Goosecross in 2014 after spending more than 10 years making wine at Duckhorn. The modern tasting room is inviting with beautiful views to the west overlooking their vineyards; visitors can enjoy Goosecross wines on the adjacent patio deck to soak in all Napa Valley has to offer.
As early as the 1970s Carneros became known as a source of terrific Pinot Noir, and was one of the first California regions to gain such a reputation. The combination of sunny days, cooling fog and thin clay soils are tailor-made for the variety. Another factor in Pinot Noir’s prominent place here is vintners’ willingness to experiment widely. The history of the grape in Carneros is marked by continuous research into clonal variations, viticultural techniques and site selection. Careful evaluation over time has revealed a signature flavor profile as well. Complex aromas and flavors of cherry, red berry, spice, earth and cola appear time and again in Carneros Pinot Noir. To this day the appellation remains one of California’s standard bearers for the variety.