Nose
Black cherry, black raspberry, cola and spice
Palate
Bright red and black fruits, Red Cherry pie with baked crust, black cherry cola. Amazing
silky mouth feel that you should expect with Pinot but with great length and power.
Growing Conditions
In the Napa Valley, Mother Nature is once again a super-hero, providing winemakers
lush, beautiful grapes for great wine. The news all year has been so focused on the woes of the
world, that many outside of Napa Valley didn't realize that the 2009 vintage in America's most
renowned wine growing region is producing outstanding fruit that looks and tastes to be a
spectacular vintage. The mild temperatures of 2009 lends itself well to Pinot Noir. Being from
Burgundy, one of France's most northerly regions, it does like excessive heat. 2009 allowed for
wonderful ripening, kept our acid levels high and permitted the polyphenols to develop perfectly.
The presence of forward, bright fruit with pure varietal character and the much-favored extended
hang time has not come with excessive ripeness. Vintners and growers are delighted with 2009!
Appearance
Intense Garnet
