2021 Domaine Carneros Estate Pinot Noir Carneros Napa Valley

Winemaker Notes: On the nose one encounters subtle red fruits and tobacco leaf. The palate delivers vibrant red fruits of cranberry and raspberry intertwined with silky creamy texture, followed by notes of spice and forest floor on the warming finish. Ten months of barrel age lends a sweetness that balances the supple tannin from this exceptional vintage producing an intense full bodied Pinot Noir.

Domaine Carneros Pinot Noir begins in the six sustainably certified Estate Vineyards, which are all located within four miles of the Château. Eleven different clones of Pinot Noir are grown, and each one contributes its unique flavor profile and personality to make this compelling blend, a true mosaic of the Carneros terroir. After an early-morning harvest, while the grapes are still cool, the handpicked fruit is gently destemmed and cold soaked. Fermentation takes place in small, open-topped vats with punch-downs, resulting in heightened color and complex flavors. After pressing off, the finished wine went directly into French Oak barrels where it rested for ten months until bottling

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Wine Spectator - "An engaging style, with a nice burst of gently steeped raspberry and strawberry notes backed by red licorice and red tea. This extroverted crowd-pleaser’s structure is on the brambly side and helps drive the finish along nicely."