This Pinot is Sonoma, to be sure. Single vineyard, single block! It is rich, with a nose displaying blueberries, chocolate, tea bags and anise. The palate is full with a sincere acidity on the dark fruit, sweet spice and leathery notes. I want to call it brawny, but that would be going a step too far. There is certainly an undeniable strength, but also a gentle elegance that keeps the muscle in check.
This Pinot is Sonoma, to be sure. Single vineyard, single block! It is rich, with a nose displaying blueberries, chocolate, tea bags and anise. The palate is full with a sincere acidity on the dark fruit, sweet spice and leathery notes. I want to call it brawny, but that would be going a step too far. There is certainly an undeniable strength, but also a gentle elegance that keeps the muscle in check.
1 person found it helpfulSep 27th, 2016
Must be 100%. Acid, berry, cocoa, spicy tannins. Well made but difficult on its own.
Must be 100%. Acid, berry, cocoa, spicy tannins. Well made but difficult on its own.
Dec 25th, 2016
Single block within the vineyard ... not sure of clonal breakout. Promising Grand Cru effort with echoes of Musigny. Wish I had a few more bottles to open over next 10 years!
Single block within the vineyard ... not sure of clonal breakout. Promising Grand Cru effort with echoes of Musigny. Wish I had a few more bottles to open over next 10 years!
Feb 26th, 2017
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
