Winemaker Notes
Pairs beautifully with pasta carbonara, herb-rubbed roasted pork, and a variety of cheeses such as cambozola and cheddar.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Distinctive earthy, leafy, tea-like aromas and rich black-cherry flavors give this medium-bodied, tiny-production wine plenty to appreciate. It is well balanced, concentrated and a bit tannic, which adds a nice bit of grip to the texture. Best through 2027.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Pale ruby, the 2017 Pinot Noir Dach Vineyard begins with notes of tar and scorched earth, segueing to earth, red and black cherries and angostura bitters. Light-bodied, the palate is soft and fresh with delicate, earth-laced fruits and a long, floral finish.
Anderson Valley, located in Mendocino County just above Sonoma County, is one of California’s coolest AVAs, allowing it a long growing season. Only 15 miles long, the region makes a slice eastward through the mountains, from the frigid Pacific Ocean. Dramatic diurnal temperature variations here preserve grape acidity and thus freshness in the finished wines. These are prime conditions for growing Pinot Noir, and the valley produces many fine versions. Characteristics of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir typically include crisp acidity, cranberry and strawberry notes as well as earthy notes of forest floor and mushroom.
Still Pinot Noir, however, is only part of the story. Pinot Noir, along with Chardonnay, are also grown for Anderson Valley’s exceptional sparkling wines. Produced via the traditional method, these offer a classic toasty note from lees aging, bright, complex fruit notes and a clean, refreshing character.