Nose
This is an opulent Pinot Noir with perfumes of black cherry, raspberry
compote, cola, clove, toast, and wet earth.
Palate
The palate follows the nose with concentrated black cherry cola flavors
mixed with bright red raspberry pie. There are hints of flowers and toast in the
background that play off the intense fruit. The oak and grape tannins are well
balanced and very fine, like silk.
Growing Conditions
2014 in Napa started the third year in a row of a drought cycle. This Pinot
grows near to Carneros in the Green Valley of Southern Napa, in a relatively cool
spot. The growing season in the warm 2014 vintage was shorter, the grapes riper but
there was plenty of flavor and color development. This is an elegant, but structured
and powerful Pinot Noir.
Appearance
Deep ruby
