Ponzi Tavola Pinot Noir

This forward wine is filled with lush aromas of plum black cherry cola and caramel. The mouth follows suit with white pepper and mint notes intermingled with the sweet fruit mid palate leading to a finish of soft but present tannins. -Winemaker Luisa Ponzi Vintage 2014: Said to be a Goldilocks vintage in Oregon; not too hot not too cold and not too much rain! 2014 was however the warmest season on record in the Willamette Valley. Interestingly this was not due to high maximum temperatures but rather higher than normal minimum temperatures. A warm spring and a little rain gave us an early bud break and the season maintained warm temperatures throughout. Nighttime temps were well above normal accelerated ripening despite large crop loads and harvest began at the very beginning of September. The dry weather inhibited disease pressure allowing us to receive a bountiful clean and quite ripe vintage. Vineyards: The 2014 Ponzi Tavola Pinot Noir is produced from LIVE Certified