Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict, Racines 2021

This red throws off a fresh and inviting flourish of steeped mulberry, red currant and raspberry, while a backdrop of rooibos tea, singed mesquite and iris accents adds range through the finish. Shows generosity, with a matrix to match thanks to the steely spine buried on the finish.

Fermented with 60% whole clusters, the 2021 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is a fantastically balanced and multifaceted expression of this site. The nose leads with measured, refined aromas of red cherries, green tea, sagebrush and orange peels. The palate is weightlessly concentrated yet refreshingly succulent, seamlessly moving into a thunderous, lifted finish of fine-boned structure and finely detailed acidity. Exceptionally dynamic in the glass, it continuously adds dimension and nuance and will undoubtedly be a joy to follow through its 10th birthday.