2016 Holtermann Vineyard Pinot Noir

The 2.56-acre Holtermann Vineyard, located just north of Annapolis, CA (population 200) and five miles inland from the captivating Sea Ranch coastal community, is truly farming on the edge.  Its proximity to the ocean moderates daily high temperatures and diurnal fluctuations, leading to consistent seasons and slow, balanced fruit development. 
 

Taste: Layers of aromatic complexity: black raspberry, black cherry, blood orange and tobacco leaf then evolving to redwood spice, pine needle, juniper, and light notes of clove. In the palate, dark cassis, an Asian spice accent as well as Orange Pekoe tea leaf. The wine exhibits elegance and a long finish.