The 2017 Baxter ‘Valenti Vineyard’ Pinot Noir has a clear, pretty colour. From the cool and unique climate of Mendocino Ridge, this wine is lean, mean and texturally complex. Aromas evocative of Burgundian wine caves are apparent on the nose - the gravel floor, musty vaulted ceilings and a sweet smell of wine in the air. Earthy notes of leather and spice add the warmth-factor. Once sipped, savory, almost meaty flavors offer up power and depth. Dried fruits, bramble and woodsy flavors dominate.
