2016 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
The Pinot noir of Corralitos, at the southern end of the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation overlooking the Pacific, is known for intense flavors, slow ripening, and well integrated minerality.
Crush was followed by six days of cold soak, at 40 degrees. Maceration lasted 10 days.
The wine was aged in French oak barrels for 17 months, and released at 5 years. It is unfiltered.
This wine is expressive, with gorgeous aromas, and smooth tanins.
135 cases produced
Alc. 14.6%
Titratable acidity 0.57 g/100ml
Residual sugar 0.07%.
$38.00
Aromas and flavors of stewed cherry cordials in sweet chocolate and smoked sage with a medium body and a warming, medium finish revealing accents of chocolate covered strawberries and pomegranate, kola nut and dr. pepper, brandy soaked raisin and cherries, and black tea with moderate oak flavor. A big and broad Pinot Noir that will hold up to a night at the steakhouse and pair well with chocolate covered pomegranate for dessert.