Pinot Noir New World

Question 1

‘Silice’, Bergström 2018

Answer 1

This is a lovely vintage for this spicy & floral Pinot Noir. It has an aromatic bouquet boasting of sea breeze salinity, baking spices, cinnamon. There are floral and herbal notes of roses and wildflowers, as well as a sweet mushroom meatiness and some stem spiciness. ripe,dark fruit expressions.

Question 2

Raen

Answer 2

Cranberries, rose stems, rose petals, crushed rocks, iron and stone. It’s full-bodied, yet so tight and racy, with superb length. This came from only the top part of the vineyard, because of pressure from the fires. A wonderful young pinot, but needs time to show its true self.

Question 3

Trout Gulch Vineyard

Answer 3

Lifted with raspberry, wet stones, and delicate red flowers. The palate is medium bodied, with super-fine tannins. Mineral finish.

Question 4

‘Southing’, Sea Smoke (Sta. Rita Hills, CA)

Answer 4

“Tremendous richness, depth and concentration. Loaded with blueberry, wild berry and blackberry fruit that offers intensity, acidity and tannin

Question 5

‘Ten’, Sea Smoke (Sta. Rita Hills, CA)

Answer 5

Intense wine. The aromas of black tea, blackberry and orange rind, and spices. Firm structure with velvety finish.

Question 6

‘Gregory Ranch’, Bergstrom (Dundee Hills, Oregon)

Answer 6

Great age. Smooth red fruits, integrated tannin, oak notes.

Question 7

‘Seven Springs’, Evening Land (Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon)

Answer 7

Bright red fruits mingle with notes of crushed red roses, black tea, and a touch of forest floor. Integrated structure give way to a beautiful and bright acidity.

Question 8

Pinot Noir Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge Walker Bay, Tesselaarsdal (Cape South Coast)

Answer 8

Fresh, red fruit flavors and aromas. Soft tannin without overpowering oak.

Question 9

Vivier Sonoma

Answer 9

The nose is comprised of beguiling perfumes of sweet spice, bramble red fruit, and earth. It is a balanced yet complex wine that changes with every swirl.

The palate shows the return of violet, black cherry and earthy spice trifecta with power and elegance. The wine stays fresh to the lingering finish.

Fresher

Question 10

Porter Pinot Noir

Answer 10

Biodynamic

Shows elements of wild strawberry and fresh forest floor on the nose and a sensual textural balance on the palette. Unequivocally Russian River Pinot Noir in it’s purest form.

11 months 25% new oak

Question 11

2022 Faîte De Mer Farm Radiolaria’ Pinot Noir
Drew

Answer 11

site sits three miles from the Pacific Ocean

brighter red savory fruit with forest and mineral tones interwoven with wild flowers.

The palate begins with vibrant red fruits of pomegranate and wild raspberries but soon becomes a savory mix of black mushrooms, savory herbs and wet stones. A very distinctive terroir driven, gorgeous coastal Pinot Noir.

Oak: 30% New French Oak