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The Vice, Pinot Noir, 2019

“The House”

Carneros, Napa Valley

Batch #32

The Vice. The House. Pinot Noir. Crafted to be “The House” wine. A wine complex, playful and silky enough to be enjoyed at any time, on its own, without prejudice (Breakfast?!). Or shared over an array of culinary adventures... 

2019 Vintage

We still brag about how excellent 2018 vintage was, but 2019 may just steal the show as the vintage of the decade for Pinot Noir in Napa. Time will tell, but as I’m writing these tasting notes (July 2020), I am astonished with the early development and elegance of this vintage every time I uncork a bottle. Although 2019 vintage has the structure to last years in the cellar, its freshness makes it “The House” or “The Vice” wine for today’s occasion.

The Vineyard

Carneros, home of some of the best Pinot Noir in the world. Our vineyard is located in the north end of Carneros, on the Napa Valley side, right on the foothills of Mount Veeder and Mayacamas mountains. The soil is volcanic and its farming is organic (Napa Green Certified Land). 

3 distinctive parcels within the same 400 acres property. 

Tasting Notes

Wild strawberries, rhubarb, pomegranate and black cherries aromas are all found on the nose. The palate is so silky and smooth with lingering flavors of cranberry, ripe plum and spice. Earth, black tea and dried cherries may pop with age.

100% Pinot Noir (Dijon Clone 113, Pommard Clone 5, Dijon Clone 777)

·      9 months in French Oak barrels (30% new, 70% 1 year seasoned)

·      Sustainable farming and winemaking practices 

·      2800 Cases of 750ml + 99 cases of 375ml.

·      Low Sulfites ( <75ppm SO2)