Golden West Vineyard Golden West Pinot Noir 2020 (750ml) Saint-Julien

Golden West Vineyard Golden West Pinot Noir 2020 (750ml) Saint-JulienWinemaker Notes Mineral notes dominate at first, followed by subtlety, refinement and purity. Black cherry, raspberry, rhubarb, hibiscus, and wet soil flatter the senses until we take a sip and then there is an overdrive of complexity. Crushed rose petals, tarragon, turmeric, spice box, worn leather and crushed rock. Critical Acclaim JS 92 James Suckling Aromas of fresh strawberries, crushed herbs and violets. Medium bodied with nice freshness and

layered with subtle brioche and chalky minerality

cedar and cinnamon aromas lead to nicely ripe berries and cherries on the palate backed by medium tannins

The 1994 vintage of this wine was ranked #9 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 1998

with dusty gravel and graphite notes

This wine is dedicated to the "vie cave"

The 2018 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 8 offers a more modern style nose with plenty of oak as well as ripe black fruits

resulting in a dense

smelling almost salty at first before scents of sliced Granny Smith apple

it is fresh

Italian sausage or pork

Post-fermentation maceration lasts between 10 and 15 days

well balanced by the heavy body