A blend of Pinot Noir from some of the best vineyards in California, this wine has flavors and aromas of ripe cherry, wild strawberry, and caramel. Complex with supple tannins, a very approchable Pinot Noir. The 2013 Pinot Noir will pair well with roast chicken or pork, grilled salmon, and mushroom risotto. WINEMAKER NOTES The 2013 California growing season was dry, starting in early spring and extending throughout summer. The typical winds coming off Monterey Bay and going into the Salinas Valley brought wet, foggy nights in the 50s, but the days were a little hotter than normal. Harvest started almost a month earlier than average, but extended all the way through November. The flavor development and lack of pressure to pick made for some very expressive and balanced wines. AWARDS Silver Medal - Sunset Magazine's 2015 International Wine Competition Critics Gold & 91 Points - 2015 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition The Whole Package Lightweight bottles manufactured with clean-burning natural gas 100% recycled paper labels Black ink printingno bleaching, reduced toxins and heavy metals Recyclable corks WINE DETAIL Varieties: 94% Pinot Noir, 6% Other Appellation/AVA: California Aging: 9 months in oak Total Acidity: 5.7 g/L pH: 3.63 RS: 3.5 g/L Alcohol: 13.5% FOOD PAIRINGS Roast chicken or pork, grilled salmon, and mushroom risotto.