On the nose, bright cherries, strong red florals, light medium spice, vanilla and cola. The body light to medium as is the tannin structure. Ripe, bright; dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, heavily extracted pomegranate, cranberry juice, light dark spices, vanilla, red vines, a touch of steeped tea, bright red florals, touch of smoke, dark soil, dry crushed rocks, high acid and round, rich finish. Photos of; one of their vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, tasting room and grounds.
On the nose, bright cherries, strong red florals, light medium spice, vanilla and cola. The body light to medium as is the tannin structure. Ripe, bright; dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, heavily extracted pomegranate, cranberry juice, light dark spices, vanilla, red vines, a touch of steeped tea, bright red florals, touch of smoke, dark soil, dry crushed rocks, high acid and round, rich finish. Photos of; one of their vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, tasting room and grounds.
Jun 10th, 2017
2016 open 2023. Mint and sage on the nose. A light taste of cherry cola on the front of the tongue that transitions into a light tannic structure. A quick burst of spicy high notes on the mid palate, with a brief menthol finish. This is pretty typical for Santa Cruz Pinots whose sugars are squelched by the summer fog. However, I don’t want to damn this wine with faint praise — its good qualities are subtle, but it’s pleasant to drink. However, it fades as it opens up.
2016 open 2023. Mint and sage on the nose. A light taste of cherry cola on the front of the tongue that transitions into a light tannic structure. A quick burst of spicy high notes on the mid palate, with a brief menthol finish. This is pretty typical for Santa Cruz Pinots whose sugars are squelched by the summer fog. However, I don’t want to damn this wine with faint praise — its good qualities are subtle, but it’s pleasant to drink. However, it fades as it opens up.
Dec 29th, 2023
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
