2021 Tassajara Pinot Noir Monterey

Winemaker Notes: Tassajara Pinot Noir comes from the sustainably certifided vineyards of the Scheid Family located in Monterey, CA. The name Tassajara comes from the famed Tassajara Hot Springs, where legend has it the native Indians would go for renewing spiritual energy. The Scheid Family uses 100% renewable energy in the form of Wind Powered Turbines.

MONTEREY AVA: The vineyards benefit from the cool climate and maritime influences from the Monterey Bay, as well as the surrounding mountains which serve to make this a unique micro-climate. Made from 100% estate grown grapes. AGING: Once dry, the must is pressed into stainless steel tanks for settling, then racked prior to aging on both new and neutral French oak for anywhere from 10-14 months.

TASTING NOTES: Aromas of cherries, blackberries and plums with notes of vanilla, mocha and oak. Medium-bodied, bright red fruit, soft yet structured tannins with a lingering sweet oak finish.

Vegan

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Wine Enthusiast - "A light hue in the glass, this affordable Pinot Noir hits the required marks, offering soft aromas of cranberry, pomegranate, herb and mocha on the nose. It tightens up on the palate, where cranberry and orange-rind flavors are boosted by a bouquet garni character."