Its alluring aroma gets your attention immediately, with its seductive, juicy black raspberry and plum notes. Its flavors suggest vibrant Bing cherry fruit. Along with its enticing entry, the Azaya Ranch has a rich texture, with silky ripe tannins well-integrated in the wine. It is fresh and pure, with a good concentration of tart red cherry fruit. The wine has very good acidity, a mark of its excellent location. The Petaluma Gap is a cool ocean wind tunnel cutting through Marin County into Sonoma County. Azaya Ranch Pinot Noir will benefit from two or three years of aging. 13.7% Alcohol; 360 cases produced.
Dutton-Goldfield, Petaluma Gap (Marin County, California) Pinot Noir 2018
By Ed McCarthy