Flowers Pinot Noir

Winemaker’s Notes: Deep garnet hue. Aromas of Bing cherry raspberry savory dried herbs violet and forest floor lift elegantly from the glass. On the palate layers of blood orange and hibiscus are framed by broad tannins coastal minerality and brilliant acidity that culminate in a lengthy finish. 2015 Vintage Notes: The 2015 growing season opened with budbreak in early March followed by the onset of flowering the first week of May. Unseasonably cool weather during flowering contributed to the development of small clusters with small intense berries. Summer brought warm temperatures which were ideal for ripening and dry conditions throughout the growing season-one of the driest on record-gave us an early harvest in select vineyards. Pinot Noir from this vintage shows concentrated fruit expression with intense aromas and flavors balanced by remarkable acidity. Winegrowing: The dramatic landscape of the Sonoma Coast with its steep hillsides and windswept foothills gives us a