Alquimista Cellars Hawk's Roost Ranch Pinot Noir 2017 (750ml) California California Pinot Noir sour cherry and wild herbs

sour cherry and wild herbs

but this is simultaneously so fresh and so silky

I was also able to work with some incredible "old vines" farther east that were planted in 1978

In the nose the fruity flavour dominates the woody flavour with wonderful blueberry notes thank to the ripeness of the Merlots and the nice strength of the Cabernet Sauvignon with its smoky hints is easily recognized

Better after 2026

Alquimista Cellars Hawk's Roost Ranch Pinot Noir 2017 (750ml) California California Pinot Noir sour cherry and wild herbsBacon fat, meaty, smoky, pepper and savory spice, accented by camphor and flinty wet stone with Santa Rosa plum evolving on the nose as the wine receives air time. Dark chocolate, cranberry and fruit compote on the palate with overarching mouthfeel that spreads robust but pliable tannins from start to finish. A departure from your average Cali Pinot, this wine speaks to the Mariafeld clone and the clay loam site in spades!