Nose
This is one of the most balanced Pinot Noirs we have made in
recent history. The nose is filled with fresh red raspberries and red
raspberry compote, cola, clove, orange peel, toast, and wet earth.
Palate
The palate follows the nose with intense red raspberries and
orange peel. 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
2012 was a vintage that winemakers pray for due to its nearly
perfect weather conditions for grape growing. The spring kicked off with
a well timed bud break, then followed with nearly perfect pollination and
fruit set. The summer was dry, with warm, but not excessively hot days
and cool nights. The harvest yielded a large, and high quality crop that
flowed in from the vineyards to processing at a slow and steady pace.
Appearance
Deep ruby
