2012 Pinot Noir

We have a love affair with Pinot Noir. We obsessively grow 17 different clones on six different vineyards, all located within the cool climate area of Soledad and Greenfield.  Pinot Noir clonal selection is ultra-important, as each clone has different characteristics. What do we mean by clone? Grapevines in general, and Pinot Noir vines in particular, are genetically unstable and can mutate slightly over time.  Each grape variety, therefore, is made up of many subtypes, called clones. These clones can result in different flavors, intensity, color, etc.  Add to the clonal equation the huge effect that vineyard location has on the sensitive Pinot Noir grape and you can see that obsession is almost a prerequisite to producing epic Pinot Noirs.  For our 2012 vintage, Winemaker Dave Nagengast has crafted a wine of elegance and finesse.  It is wonderfully supple, with a heavenly mouthfeel and tons of bright red fruit aromas and vivid flavors of black cherry and raspberry.