Nose
Aromatic with ripe cherry, dried strawberry, baking spice and subtle autumn leaf notes.
Palate
The palate is moderately full and balanced with ripe fruit on entry combined with sweet spice. Savory notes counter the fruit and spice toward the mid palate. The finish is fresh and long with soft, but firm tannins balancing the wine’s flavors as the palate unfolds.
Growing Conditions
The 2015 Grand Detour Pinot Noir was sourced from three distinctive vineyards on the Eastern Side of the Petaluma Wind Gap located just east of the town of Petaluma. The coastal influence of the Pacific Ocean extends the growing season for the early ripening Pinot Noir, and the longer growing season that the region provides yields grapes that have achieved full ripeness, with mature tannins and elegant aromas. The result in the glass is a well-structured, complex full-bodied wine with a silky texture and rich aromatics
Bottling
Bottled August 2016.
Winemaking
Upon arriving at the winery, the fruit was hand sorted before being destemmed and placed into small fermenters, where it underwent native yeast fermentation with hand punch-downs performed twice daily. Upon completion of fermentation, the must was lightly pressed with a small basket press.
Aging
Placed in all French oak barrels (35% new) for 10 months.
Food Pairing
The 2015 Grand Detour Pinot Noir drinks very well on its own, but it’s also a versatile food pairing wine that goes well with a range of dishes from pan seared salmon steak with chanterelle mushrooms to a rich meat or vegetable lasagna.
