Tasting Notes
"In the glass, aromas of fresh strawberry and plum are immediately apparent, punctuated by hints of earth and sweet tobacco. The palate echoes the nose, with layered flavors of strawberry and plum joined by cocoa powder and espresso bean. A subtle earthiness leads to a fleshy mid-palate and a smooth, mineral-laced finish."
- Melissa Stackhouse, La Crema Winemaker

The Place: Monterey
The Pinot Noir for this release was selected primarily from cool vineyard sites on the wind-swept benchlands of Monterey. Predominantly sourced from the innovative Panorama vineyard located on a sloping bench in the Arroyo Seco appellation, the vineyard was laid out to optimize the sunshine distribution on both sides of the vine, leading to even ripening of fruit clusters. It is also an example of high-density vineyard planting, where 4x3 vine spacing results in quality advantages - smaller clusters and smaller berries; lower sugars at physiological maturity with balanced pH and acid levels and vine roots that push deeper into the soil due to competition.

The Stats

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