Producer:Merry Edwards
Region:Russian River Valley,Sonoma County,California
Varietal:Pinot Noir
Year: 2023

Tasting Panel, 93 Points

Aged nine months in (47% new) French oak and whole berry fermented, this red dispenses aromas of crushed violets, incense, wet stone, and boysenberry. Prickly white pepper perks up notes of plum and mocha. Theres a calmness on mid-palate with a hint of orange rind, soy sauce, and brushy, dried wildflowers.

Winemaker Notes:

“This wine opens with a big, aromatic burst of sweet sassafras, baking spice, blackberries and stone fruits. In the mouth, it is full and robust with ripe fruit and round tannins. As the wine continues to open, it shows a true purity of fruit and becomes silkier on the palate. Juicy, sweet notes of black cherries, violets and sweet vanilla oak carry though in a long, pleasing finish.“

Alcohol: 14.5%

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