La Crema - Sealift Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 (750ml) Auxerrois

La Crema - Sealift Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 (750ml) Auxerrois2021 SEALIFT VINEYARD PINOT NOIR WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR VINTAGE The Sonoma Coast had an excellent growing season in 2021. A relatively dry winter exacerbated drought conditions and resulted in a much lighter crop compared to average. Spring was relatively cold and peppered with freeze events both pre and post bud break. A warm dry summer provided ideal growing and ripening conditions mostly in the absence of extreme heat spells. The heat did arrive

showing a purity that brings appeal

with ripe and broad tannins and a pretty herbal edge

loamy feel to the tannins of this wine

The 2022 Pinot Noir Boulder Bluff is supple and inviting

opening with aromas of crushed plums

Situated above the fog line

Already showing some softness

Tart and zesty on the palate

It's quite classical

Excellent energy here - the fruit is bright and upfront though gets a little overwhelmed by the supple tannins that come in almost straight away

red currant and spice cake wrapped around a core of firm iron

This blend includes Grenache and Mouvedre