Tasting Notes:
This Pinot Noir has good body and deep color. True to the varietal, it has notes of spearmint and lilac, and subtle flavors of vanilla from oak aging.

Awards:
Gold Medal - North of the Gate Wine Competition

Vineyard Notes:
Our Pinot Noir vineyards are planted in the Petaluma Gap blocks of the Sonoma Coast appellation, and on a hillside with southwestern exposure on our Estate in Sonoma-Carneros. The PetGap vineyards vary from shallow hillsides to deeper and richer valley plantings. The Carneros vineyards are planted in rocky soil and produce small but intensely-flavored yields. These cool growing regions are known for producing some of California???s finest Pinot Noir.

Production Notes:
Grapes were hand-harvested, destemmed and pumped directly to stainless steel fermenting tanks. Wine yeast was introduced and fermentation began. The cap of grape solids was ???pumped over??? three times a day to extract color and flavor, and wines were pressed shortly after dryness then settled and racked. The wine was aged for 11 months on 32% new medium plus toasted French Oak, giving it subtle vanilla and toffee flavors.

Winemaker Notes:
Bright red fruit characteristics emerge along with deep color, lush body, touches of vanilla and spearmint followed by delicate strawberry flavor. This is a food-friendly wonder child that can stand up to lamb or roast beef yet won???t overpower lighter fish or pasta dishes.