Country: US / Elizabeth’s Vista Estate
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Cottonwood Canyon / Santa Maria Valley
Though lightly colored, this is a powerful Pinot Noir from the estate vineyard of Norman Beko. He cold-soaks the fruit and ferments with native yeasts to deliver aromas of raspberry, pine and wet slate. The flavors range from pomegranate to violet to red rose to a fruit punch that lingers a long time thanks to a nice acidic lift.