Fine Wines : Pinot Noir

Dense, dark garnet color. Aromas of juicy dark fruit, moist soil, vanilla and coco burst out of the glass. The palate is so rich that it can almost be chewed on. Flavors of pie filling, plum, cured meats and root beer enliven the senses. This wine has structural integrity with great depth. The balanced acidity leads to a provocatively supple finish.

A supple, complex, full bodied, moderately rich Pinot Noir, with fine flavor (plum, baked cherry, sage, nutmeg, toasted oak) good balance, and a very long finish. Excellent value.

The grapes for Monterey County Pinot Noir come from the coastal foothill regions in the Salinas Valley. In the cellar we work hard to maintain the character and richness of this wonderful fruit. The wine features rich aromas of tart black cherries with hints of both clove and nutmeg. Ripe flavors of raspberries and cola follow on the palate. A small amount of Petite Sirah adds richness, giving the wine additional weight. This is a full-bodied wine with balanced acidity and a supple mouthfeel. It has the elegance to work well with turkey or other fowl, meaty fish like tuna or salmon, and pasta with a creamy wild mushroom sauce.

This ruby-red wine showcases the hallmarks of Monterey County Pinot Noir. The nose exhibits distinctive aromas of black cherry, cola and sweet oak. Flavors of rich, ripe berries, vanilla and spice wrap around the tongue, carried well into the finish by a core of zesty acidity and smooth, silky tannins. This versatile wine can be paired with a wide range of dishes. Try it with risotto with wild mushrooms and roasted shallots, plum-glazed duck or a roast rack of lamb.

Enticing aromas of juicy cherry, fleshy plum, strawberry tart and orange marmalade, with barrel notes of vanilla, cedar, brown sugar and spice. Oak aging rounds out the palate and gives the wine its body. Lush weighty fruit on the palate, tasting of raspberry preserves. The finish is fresh, bright and lingers of ripe red berry flavors.

he grapes were completely de-stemmed after hand sorting. Native yeasts began the whole-berry fermentation in open top tanks. Manual punch-downs maintained supple texture and soft tannins. The wine was transferred to a combination of medium and medium-plus toast Burgundy barrels, 50% new, for malo-lactic fermentation and 11 months of aging. The final cuvee is a 50-50 blend of Dijon clone 115 and the Pisoni clone.

Marked by a spicy, minty bay leaf edge, it's medium-bodied and firm, yet the black cherry and wild berry flavors gain momentum and presence.  Ends with pleasant earthy notes

This special wine f rom a special vintage demonstrates the power and f inesse of Pinot Noir f rom the Santa Lucia Highlands: rich cherry/plum f ruit accented by nuances of nutmeg, pepper, smoke, and vanilla. The wine’s perfectly poised f ruit/acid balance makes it incredibly food-versatile. The Paraiso Pinot is a wonderful complement to roast fowl and grilled salmon, as well as almost any duck, beef , or lamb preparation.

Review: The wine reveals its intensity with lovely dark color and fresh aromas and flavors of ripe Bing cherry, black raspberry and cinnamon-like spice.

Supple in texture, with rose petal and red fruit aromas, this lively, medium bodied wine is aged entirely in small French oak barrels, which adds a subtle, toasty vanilla character and a hint of spice. Ideal for current enjoyment, this pinot noir will hold nicely over the next 2 to 4 years.

A smooth, easy drinking Pinot Noir perfect for everyday occasions or entertaining.  Bright, lively, medium bodied, fruit-forward wine.  All Estate Grown grapes aged in French Oak, 20% new.  Delicious notes of velvety raspberry,  black cherry, and hints of spicy cinnamon.

Wild berry and sandalwood notes, a slightly darker ruby color, richer, more dramatic flavors of red and blue fruits, and some nice spice and earth. This beauty is broad, savory, and can be drunk now or cellared for another 7-8 years