Saxon Brown Rosella's Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2016
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About the wine
Lavish, barrel-aged 2016 Pinot Noir, from a single world-class, cool-climate vineyard
- Vibrant blueberry and dark cherry flavors burst through at first sip, with soft layers of vanilla and spice following close behind and a long luxurious finish bringing up the rear, all refined with a special elegance thanks to a full 18 months of aging in French oak.
- Rosella’s Vineyard is a 25-year-old site originally planted by one of Monterey’s pioneering growers and impeccably farmed to this day. Thanks to the region’s cool climate, Pinot gets a little extra hangtime on the vines here, letting each grape develop an intensely concentrated and complex set of flavors.
- Winemaker Jeff Gaffner started Saxon Brown to champion stunning sites like Rosella’s Vineyard with limited production wines. With Angel support, now Jeff can bring his single-vineyard treasures to a whole new world of eager wine lovers!
Best before
This aged Pinot is delectable now, but will continue to age well for the next 5-8 years.
Serving advice
Let this Pinot air out and breathe for a few minutes before diving in to let all the intricate layers of flavor open up in your glass.
Food match
Sonoma lamb is a perfect Pinot pairing.
Contains sulphites
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USA
Santa Lucia Highlands
Pinot noir
Smooth Red
14.4% ABV
750ml
Wine profile
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