Journeyman winemaker Cary Gott brings over twenty wineries worth of experience to this new project, located at what was previously the Budge Brown winery in Pope Valley. This first foray into Pinot Noir shows Gott’s experience, as he nurtures an elegant expression of Carneros fruit, showing aromas and flavors of cherry, rhubarb, Asian spice, damp earth and mild oak char, all finishing long and well integrated. Give it a good decant and serve with duck confit over mushroom risotto if you’re so inclined.
Calla Lily, Carneros (Napa Valley, California) Pinot Noir 2014
By Rich Cook