This wine is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to develop further in the coming months. Nearly sold out. While it lasts.
Winemaking
Composed of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Gamay Noir. Made in a Saignée method which captures the essence of the fruit just after harvest. Fermented in neutral barrels, allowing the delicate fruit to express its varietal character.
Analysis
Vintage: 2019
Wine Type: Red, Still, Dry
Farming: Biodynamic
Varietal: 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Gamay Noir
Appellation: Carneros, Sonoma Coast
Winemaker: Byron Kosuge
Alcohol: 13.0%
97 Points
Rich dark fruit flavors of blackberry and cherry with notes of baking spices, licorice, coffee, and chocolate that interlace seamlessly with complexity, creating a wine that is both structured and delightfully supple, achieving an ideal balance of tension and grace. Artfully composed of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon with 17% Cabernet Franc, resulting in harmonious depth and freshness.
