Winemaker Notes
Aromas of Bing cherry and raspberry compote lead into hints of violet and orange peel. Delicate notes of cinnamon and anise frame the flavors of pomegranate and a subtle mint. Fine-grained, firm tannins provide structure while the acidity provides for a beautifully juicy finish. Versatility in pairing makes this wine a great choice for any occasion!
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Blackberry, Korean bean paste, plum skin, forest floor, rose petal and lavender aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Minerally, flinty, matchstick, and polished.
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Wine Spectator
This rather distinctive version offers a fun burst of blood orange, damson plum and bitter cherry notes backed by singed clove, red tea and orange zest hints that skitter throughout. There's some youthful grip to shed on the taut, lively finish. Drink now through 2031. 361 cases made.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2021 Pinot Noir Ygnacia floods the senses with layers of black plum and cherry, violet and hibiscus, mushrooms and leather. The light-bodied palate is silky and bright with mineral-driven flavors, and it has a long, detailed finish.
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.