Tasting note
This cuvée is an excellent introduction to the world of Racines Pinot Noirs. The wine has a brilliant ruby red. On the nose, expressive aromas of red berries, cherries, violets, spices, rose petals and a cigar box inspire. On the palate, the wine is juicy and elegant, with lots of red fruit, sweet spicy notes, the typical whole-grape fermentation structure, velvety tannins, well-integrated acidity and a pleasantly tart finish. A wonderfully expressive Pinot Noir that is very accessible even in young people.
Culinary recommendation
Goes well with light meat dishes, stews, sliced meat, vegetarian dishes, cheese.
Vinification
The Pinot Noir grapes come from vineyards located in the Santa Rosa Corridor in the Santa Rita Hills. The various sites (La Mesa Vineyard, La Encantada Vineyard, La Rinconada Vineyard and Sanford & Benedict Vineyard) have different soil types of sandy loam, clay or slate. All vines are cultivated according to organic principles. After manual harvesting, the grapes are fermented with natural yeasts and 50% of styles. The aging takes place for 17 months in 228-liter French barriques with approx. 15% new wood content.
More information
Allergy information: Contains sulfites
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