2017 NAPA VALLEY CARNEROS PINOT NOIR (1 X 750 ML)

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The Davies family of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in the Napa Valley is pleased to release its third vintage of Napa Valley Carneros Pinot Noir. This wine is a blend of Pinot Noir from Three Amigos, Costa del Sol, and Hyde Vineyards. The familys experience with Pinot Noir dates back to 1967, when Jack and Jamie Davies first used this elegant red varietal to make their inaugural vintage of Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine. Over the 52 years following that first use, Schramsbergs winemakers have built long-lasting relationships with some of the best Pinot Noir growers in the North Coast. Developing upon this passion, history, and experience, second-generation Vintner Hugh Davies and Senior Winemaker Sean Thompson are proud to present this appellation-designate Pinot Noir wine from the 2017 vintage.

Three Amigos Vineyard is a certified organic and biodynamic Pinot Noir vineyard in the Napa Valley Carneros region. At a short distance from the Napa Marina, its a cool, foggy, and breezy location that Pinot Noir loves. The Costa del Sol Vineyard is located on Las Amigas Road in the heart of Napa Carneros. The nearly 12-acre vineyard was planted in 2006 to five different Pinot Noir clones. The vines benefit from the cool breeze that blows in from the San Pablo Bay to create wines of balanced complexity and concentrated fruit expression. Hyde Vineyards are planted in the foothills just north of the Carneros Bayview District. The grapes are favorably influenced by the nightly cooling effect from the closely located San Pablo Bay, retaining the wines balanced acidity. The vines on the property thrive on three feet of loamy topsoil above an impenetrable clay subsoil. This combination provides control over the nutrients and water supply for the vines.

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Tasting notes

This Pinot Noir features inviting aromas of black plum, black cherry, roasted coffee, and nutmeg that gently rise from the glass. The palate engages a brambly center, supported by flavors of strawberry, red cherry, and dried orange peel, further accompanied by supple tannins.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies

Reviews

92 Points - Best of Year 2019
Lightly spiced in black pepper and baking spice, this is a blend of several vineyards in the appellation, including Hyde. It opens slowly to reveal densely concentrated layers of flavora mix of orange, strawberry and black tea that brighten on the acid-driven finish.- Wine Enthusiast (December 2019)
91 Points
Pale ruby-purple in color, the 2017 Pinot Noir Napa Carneros has a beautiful perfume of lilacs, chocolate-covered cherries and black tea with a core of warm strawberries, red currants and raspberry pie. Medium-bodied, the palate has loads of juicy red berry flavors with a firm, fine-grained frame and bold freshness, fnishing earthy.- Wine Advocate (October 2019)
90 Points
This open-textured style features a solid core of dried cherry and berry flavors, accented by dusty notes. The supple finish offers sandalwood accents.- Wine Spectator (December 2019)

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