Winemaker's Notes:
To achieve a style of wine we believe delivers varietal and regional integrity
we undertake a careful, methodical exercise in blending. In late winter, after all
our lots have completed malolactic fermentation and have been resting in small
French oak barrels, we begin the search for our "Carneros" bottling. In tasting
through all our barreled Pinot Noir, we are above all looking for those lots that
show the right balance of tannin and acid, coupled with fruit flavors that while
rich, dark-red and complex, are not overblown. Our Carneros bottling delivers
distinctive Pinot Noir character of black/sour cherry and spice in a vibrant and
elegant wine.
Aromas of black cherry, black tea, forest floor; loamy, full mouthfeel.
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