La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir

Richly proportioned SB fruit and florals. Speaks of place and balanced new world tradition.

medium ruby; dried leaves, potting soil, sage, violets; dried cherries, mushroom; medium body, medium+ acidity, soft tannins, 13.1% ABV, good length; winemaker Justin Willett was former assistant winemaker at Arcadian; $57

Savory with some floral notes- begging for duck confit

Aaaaannnnnddd....it's finally come around. This wine is in the zone. Nice acidity with ripe cherry and raspberry on the palate.

Shows its CA roots with a little sweet fruit on the finish, rather than diving down into the dirt. Otherwise, could be a nice village Burg from a warm year. Lots to like here, and gaining complexity with time in the bottle.

Berry, berry nice

Has some big potential. Just give it a little time.

A little closed, but well balanced.

Better day two

Killed a baby. Not bad though