エリザベス・スペンサー ピノ・ノワール ソノマ・コースト

手摘みで収穫・選別、天然酵母で発酵。毎日のテイスティングでパンチ・ダウンのスケジュールが決められる。クラシックなピノ・ノワールのアロマを保つために発酵温度を低く保ち、その後、フレンチオークの樽に移し熟成。

Producer's note

Rich dark magenta to a classic ruby red in color. Earthy broad aromas of forest are found beneath layers of black plum, allspice, hints of strawberry, incense and Bing cherry. The wine has wonderful clarity and pure varietal character. Expansive, though not weighty on the palate, where Bing cherry, bay and cardamom flavors intermingle in this robustly textured wine. Substantial integrated tannins carry the fruit flavors into a long, ripe plum finish. Drinkable now, and will age wonderfully.

Vineyards Our Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir grapes are sourced from a vineyard located just north of San Pablo Bay on Lakeville Highway outside of Petaluma in southern Sonoma County. Cooling influences from the nearby bay converge with those from the Pacific coast to create a particularly cool microclimate which allows for a stellar expression of the variety.