Second stop in Sonoma with Andrew Berge of Spell Estate, La Pitchoune and Tiny House to name a few. The next single vineyard Pinot Noir is the Umino Vineyard from the Sebastopol Hills of the Russian River Valley AVA. It is aged in 33% new French oak and only 49 cases produced.
Deep ruby red with a purplish core. Dark floral notes on the attack of the nose followed by crushed gravel and dark raspberries. Medium plus acidity (7/10) and medium plus bodied. Rich palate with dark cherries, cigar box and a little earthy. Dry and long finish. Needs a bit of time to round out. Drink till 2027. $$
Second stop in Sonoma with Andrew Berge of Spell Estate, La Pitchoune and Tiny House to name a few. The next single vineyard Pinot Noir is the Umino Vineyard from the Sebastopol Hills of the Russian River Valley AVA. It is aged in 33% new French oak and only 49 cases produced.
Deep ruby red with a purplish core. Dark floral notes on the attack of the nose followed by crushed gravel and dark raspberries. Medium plus acidity (7/10) and medium plus bodied. Rich palate with dark cherries, cigar box and a little earthy. Dry and long finish. Needs a bit of time to round out. Drink till 2027. $$
May 28th, 2018Next on the list of the Spell Estate Pinot Noirs was the Umino Vineyard. Dark crimson red, darker than the Nicole's Blend. Very interesting nose straight off the pop and pour. Lots of purple floral notes (dried lavender), burnt oatmeal, black tea and a slightly gamey undertone. Earthy characteristics on the palate with some mushrooms, and expresso beans. Slight hint of black cherries too. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and moderate plus acidity (7.5/10). Definitely needs some time to mellow out and develop those additional characteristics on the nose and palate. Moderate plus body, fuller than the Nicole's Blend with a super long and drying finish. Drink till 2028.
Next on the list of the Spell Estate Pinot Noirs was the Umino Vineyard. Dark crimson red, darker than the Nicole's Blend. Very interesting nose straight off the pop and pour. Lots of purple floral notes (dried lavender), burnt oatmeal, black tea and a slightly gamey undertone. Earthy characteristics on the palate with some mushrooms, and expresso beans. Slight hint of black cherries too. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and moderate plus acidity (7.5/10). Definitely needs some time to mellow out and develop those additional characteristics on the nose and palate. Moderate plus body, fuller than the Nicole's Blend with a super long and drying finish. Drink till 2028.
Jun 29th, 2016
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
