This wine is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to develop further in the coming months. Nearly sold out. While it lasts.
Winemaking
Composed of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Gamay Noir. Made in a Saignée method which captures the essence of the fruit just after harvest. Fermented in neutral barrels, allowing the delicate fruit to express its varietal character.
Analysis
Vintage: 2019
Wine Type: Red, Still, Dry
Farming: Biodynamic
Varietal: 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Gamay Noir
Appellation: Carneros, Sonoma Coast
Winemaker: Byron Kosuge
Alcohol: 13.0%
91 Points, Wine Spectator
This is a big wine with luxurious texture. Deep red-purple with aromas of black currents, blackberry, plum, chocolate, earthy forest floor, licorice, graphite, and subtle floral notes of violet, spice and cracked pepper. The palate is full, structured and balanced with blackberry, currant, black cherry fruit with notes of earth, firm acid and silky tannins. Finishes big with blackberry fruit and peppery spice.
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Loaded with old-vine character in every sip. Combining 42% Carignane, 38% Mourvèdre and 20% Zinfandel, from vines over 130 years in age. Dark red in color with black cherry, cassis, pomegranate, plum, cocoa, and highlights of cranberry, black pepper, tar and earth. Velvety mouthfeel, great structure with black cherry, pomegranate, chocolate, tar and peppery spice. Satisfies the palate with a long spicy fruit driven finish.
