Exemplifying the vivid excellence of the Edna Valley region, this Pinot Noir exudes expressive dark fruit notes, currants and blueberries, along with a hint of vanilla and cherry cola. The wine has a brilliant acidity that is balanced by fleshy notes of ripe cherry and brown sugar, along with soft, supple tannins that lead to a long, memorable finish.
92pts, Wine Enthusiast: “Dark strawberry, sagebrush and turned soil aromas show on the nose of this always reliable bottling. There’s firm structure on the tip of the sip, and that tension extends through the riper black and red cherry flavors, with light herbs showing toward the finish.” – Matt Kettmann, Nov 2021
APPELLATION:
Edna Valley
VINEYARD SOURCE:
Davenport Creek Vineyards
VINEYARD CERTIFICATION:
SIP Certified Sustainable
CLONES:
115, 667, 943, 777, Swan
SOILS:
Diablo series, clay loam, rocky marine sediment, volcanic remnants
BARREL REGIME:
Aged in 35% new French oak barrels for 9 months
ALCOHOL:
13.5%