Joseph Phelps Vineyards / Freestone Vineyards Pinot Noir 2018
Aromas of sandalwood, wild blackberries, balsamic, black tea leaves and Indian spices are on display, making this a modest but powerful wine with natural acidity, tannins and a mineral backbone that makes it aged well.
Region: California
Origin: Sonoma Coast
Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Winemaking: Aged for 15 months in 55% new French oak barrels and 45% 2-3 year old barrels.
Pinot Noir opens with concentrated red fruit, floral notes, and citrus peel followed by tangy spice, Bing cherry, juicy dark raspberry, and dried herbs. A rich, opulent wine with sumptuous layers of blackberry jam, lavender and earthy forest floor throughout the palate to a lingering finish.
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir