2018 Pinot Noir Pommard Clone Russian River Valley
96 points ~ The Tasting Panel
“Earth, plum, and cinnamon converge on the nose. Chocolate and plum are surrounded by a gamey sensation of terroir that is profound on the palate. Wild strawberry and Italian herbs meld with a fine sprinkle of black pepper. Stunning.” “
Tasting Notes
Concentrated, almost perfumey aromas of bright red fruit mingle with traces of white floral, mineral-laced earth, and black pepper. The lush, smooth entry exposes ripe raspberry, black cherry, and red plum with just a hint of pomegranate. Warm spices and cedary accents balance the delicious fruit essence that lingers and expands across the palate in the long finish. A seamlessly integrated structure enhances the wine’s clarity of focus and elegance.
Production Notes
103 cases produced
Cooperage Notes
10 months in French oak 40% new Françoise Frères French oak; 60% 1-4 year-old oak barrels