Tasting Notes

The wine is a medium ruby with aromas of violets, clove, and fresh dark cherries. The palate elegant, textured and filled with ripe raspberry and cherry flavors with hints of mushroom and black tea.The finish has mouthwatering acidity and medium tannin.

Vintage

2021 was a dry vintage in Northern California leading to smaller fruit clusters packed with concentrated flavors.

Vineyard

Grapes for this 2021 Pinot Noir were sourced from premium vineyards within the Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey.

Winemaker

Renowned winemaker, Jim Milone, crafts, blends and bottles Matthew Fritz in Healdsburg, Sonoma County. Jim grew up in the vineyards of his grandfather’s winery in Mendocino County and currently lives in Northern Sonoma.  His excellent relationships with wineries and growers throughout the North Coast of California are invaluable to our vineyard sourcing.