A mix of clones 115 and 777 from the Petaluma Gap area that shows complexity, with black cherry, cola, juniper, tobacco leaf, cedar spice and a stemmy note thanks to about 15% whole cluster fermentation. It’s all present on the nose and in the mouth, and finishes with lingering depth. Another fine wine from Brooks Painter, Peter Velleno and the team.
Castello Di Amorosa, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2014
By Rich Cook