Butternut Pinot Noir

What does it taste like? Aromas of vanilla cassis and menthol lift from the glass. On the palate an array of red and dark berries are met with a medium-bodied silky finish. Why butternut? Because it’s like your mother’s pinot noir only better. What happened in 2014? We combined grapes from the napa valley monterey and sonoma appellations as well as within the sub-appellations of the sonoma coast and santa lucia. Thanks to a growing season marked by near perfect weather the winemaking process was minimal allowing the wine to develop on its own. Each lot was aged on a blend of neutral and new french oak before blending and bottling. What to drink it with? Butternut pinot noir pairs well with grilled salmon roasted chicken with seasonal vegetables or a hearty beef stew. – bna wine group