Winemaker Notes
Dark ruby red, with aromas of dried cherry, raspberry, blueberry and cedar. A rich opulent wine offering flavors of ripe plum, blackberry, cocoa, black licorice and dried herbs. this wine is bold and well-balanced with lively acidity and refined tannins.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Brimming with boysenberry, lavender, and black tea, this expressive, well-structured Pinot Noir made with freerun juice aged in (60% new French oak for nine months is equal parts juicy, dense, energetic, and glossy. Sweet tobacco, vanilla wafer, and pomegranate align with supple tannins. Delicious.
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James Suckling
A pretty pinot with aromas of redcurrants, sour cherries, dried strawberry bush and spicy herbs. Medium-bodied, bright and vivid on the palate with vibrant red berry character and a succulent finish.
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.