Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
Country
United States
Region
California - North Coast
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Nature
Wine
Family
Still wine
Colour
Red
Designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Winemaking notes
Handpicked and destemmed, fruit was fermented in small, stainless steel
fermenters at cool temperatures for an average of 21 days. Aging for 11
months in new (20%), second use (30%) and neutral (50%) French oak -
Cavin, Rousseau, Chassin, Taransaud, François Frères & Remond barrels.
Viticultural notes
Our vineyard selection for the Sonoma County Pinot has continued to
improve over the years. We source from 18 different vineyards including
parts of our Single Vineyard program, and the final blend includes 10
different clonal selections. This is the most important wine in the Banshee
lineup, and we treat it as such.
Tasting notes
An exciting, yet friendly wine, bursting at the seams with aromas of
macerated wild berries and an elegant, soft earth undertone. The flavors
combine both sweet and tart, reminiscent of Santa Rosa plums and wild
blackberries that grow so commonly in Sonoma Wine Country. The finish is
bright, slightly herbal, and savory making this an excellent food wine, as well
as a charming drinking experience by itself.