Nose
Pronounced aroma of Bing cherries, combined with a smooth structure and perfect balance.
Palate
Of the many Pinot Noir’s we make this is the lightest and brightest with an unmatched elegance, and lingering finish.
Growing Conditions
The Sangiacomo family farms the southern part of SonomaCountyin the area known as Carneros. For many years this was just grazing land, thought to be too cold for the production of fine quality wine grapes. To look at the land one would agree that grapes should not do well here: the heavy adobe clay soil and the lack of sun seemed to contradict the accepted viticultural wisdom. However, for varieties which do best in cooler conditions, especially Pinot Noir, this is the place. Since there are many different vineyard blocks we keep each separate during fermentation and aging. For the single vineyard wines we use a blend of the “Pommard” and the “Martini” clone fruit from the “El Novillero” block, of Sangiacomo vineyards.
Aging
We age these lots for an additional 4-5 months and use a higher proportion of new French oak barrels. These barrels are heavily toasted during the bending of the staves. This toasting gives a smoky aromatic backdrop to the wonderful cherry fruit aromas and flavors.
Food Pairing
Grilled salmon is a great pairing for this wine, but as always pairing this wine with good friends is a great idea.
