David Bruce Winery Estate Pinot Noir

WHY WE LOVE IT

• Prolonged winters in the Santa Cruz Mountains generally have a slowing effect on the growing season. At David Bruce Estate Vineyard, this late growing season is then moderated from temperature fluctuations as the estate sits above the fog line at 2200 feet elevation and is constantly cooled by the ocean breezes.
• This moderate temperature, along with the well-drained sandy loam and decomposed rock type soils, results in an ideal terroir and microclimate to grow world-class pinot noir and chardonnay grapes.
• This Pinot Noir shows its Santa Cruz Mountains heritage with an abundance of velvety tannins, mineral and spicy tones, and vibrant acidity. While the Estate Pinot Noir drinks well now, it is the perfect candidate for cellar aging.

Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes: The nose is of ripe sour cherries, red raspberries, dark plums, dried cranberries, potpourri, pine spice and nutmeg, forest floor, dried leaves, crushed stones and mineral, black peppercorns, hint of resin and cedar tones. Pomegranates, dark cherries, dried dark plums, dried cranberries, truffles, dark tea, spice and tobacco, black peppers with hints of cardamoms on the pallet. Abundance of velvety tannins that linger into the long finish.

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