Tortoise Creek - Pinot Noir 2022 (750ml) Esino

Tortoise Creek - Pinot Noir 2022 (750ml) EsinoThe Tortoise Creek Pinot Noir is sourced from Certified Organic & sustainably farmed vineyards in Mendocino County. Vineyards at Barra of Mendocino Tasting Room: 50 acres Planted Pinot Noir 750 feet in elevation CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) certified in 2007 Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir Region: Mendocino, California Alcohol: 14% Organically farmed pinot noir grapes from our home ranch, Redwood Valley Vineyards, were hand harvested in mid

and velvety

the summer sunlight

The farmers even negotiated to be allowed to sell small quantities or quarts of fruit to individuals

the nose offers aromas of galia melon

Tasting Notes: Dark ruby robe

part of it is on a plot of deep gravel and silt and is planted with Sémillon and Muscadelle

The palate on this Cabernet-dominant blend is taut yet exuberant

thyme and coffee are supported by firm tannins and enough acidity to freshen the smooth finish

this wine carries a whiff of violet candy and lavender overlaying dark purple plum and fig notes

and minimal new oak impact - this wine is immediate

and incorporate enough skin contact and concrete to grab

and it showed beautifully both times