Dan Kessler made six different Pinot Noir blends in 2013, showcasing different clones. Intuition features clone 2A, and while it carries a touch of Santa Rita funk, it’s more fruit focused, with rich black cherry fruit, soft spice and gentle oak toast that finishes long and rich. It’s not to early to start thinking about Thanksgiving pairings.
Kessler-Haak Vineyards and Wines, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Noir 2013
By Rich Cook