Winemaker Notes
A true white Pinot Noir, not a rosé, it smells and tastes as much like a cocktail as a wine; ripe, smoky, with a “sense” of alcohol; the fruit is discreet, but there’s a zing of mint, and I suspect bottling will focus it. As a general rule the hefty muscle of ’17 didn’t play to Hexamer’s strengths, and even his best wines are atypical.
There are hundreds of white grape varieties grown throughout the world. Some are indigenous specialties capable of producing excellent single varietal wines. Each has its own distinct viticultural characteristics, as well as aroma and flavor profiles.