Here is a fun wine by a super small producer based out of Napa, started by a couple who met in film school.
They make a blush and red Grenache, Pinot Noir, Valdiguie and Nero d'Avola in addition to a pet nat sparkler and recently opened a tasting room in the tannery district of Napa along with other local friends from Belong Wine Co.
Their style is leaner, lower alcohol, seeking freshness.
This wine was my purchase from the flight when I visited, being my favorite of theirs on that day.
The first comment I must make, is that it's a Pinot Noir that looks like Pinot Noir should. In the glass, it's a beautiful ruby that is translucent, which is refreshing with all these opaque Cab-wannabe expressions folks are making lately.
The aromas are of subtle baking spice and pie crust with hints of crushed stone and splinters of sandalwood. The fruit doesn't leap from the glass, but its aromas are of pomegranate, red cherry and red currant.
It is lithe on the palate with freshness and bright acidity. Delicate and balanced flavors of red berry fruit are elevated by some darker bass notes of plum and blackberry. The spice is minimal on the palate, but acts as a smooth accent to the fruit. The frame is elegant and finessed and over all the wine drinks very nicely. It's a pretty expression both in its flavors and its structure. It's also fully ripe at 12.75% abv with no noticeable green notes. I quite enjoy this wine.
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