Great pride is taken in the elegant, refreshing character of this Pinot Noir produced from Napa's famed cool-climate Carneros district.  It shows fresh violet, cherry and raspberry aromas and eschews over-extraction in favor of a food-friendly, vivacious style that's ideally suited to antipasti, grilled salmon or roast duck.  It's a juicy Carneros Pinot Noir of uncommon finesse and charm.

Freshly cut green apples with accents of caramelized brown sugar and French vanilla define the aromatics. The mouhtfeel of this wine is electric with beautiful acidity and true clarity of the Chardonnay grape. Partial mololactic fermentation preserved the remarkable freshness of the grape and aging in small French oak barrels provided depth and balance with extended character. This wine demonstrates a unique balance of firm acidity; authentic fruit; and a wonderful texture from the oak.