About the Wine

A beautiful, bright, translucent garnet in color, the 2019 Complicated Pinot Noir intrigues with old world elegance. Aromas of dark cherry and pomegranate show up front. Additional backgrounds of lavender and cinnamon are complemented by hints of tobacco leaf from the oak influence. The palate is balanced and medium in body. A smooth, mellow, medium finish makes this a great, food friendly wine.

Sourced mostly from the acclaimed Herbert Ranch in Monterey County. This certified sustainable vineyard was planted in 1997 and pushes into the coastal Santa Lucia Mountains on the west side of the Salinas River Valley. This site is sheltered from the traditionally strong Salinas Valley afternoon winds by a canyon, thus creating warmer temperatures in comparison to surrounding areas. After being picked in the cool, early morning hours, the Pinot Noir grapes underwent a cold soak for 24 hours before being fermented with select yeast strains to enhance vineyard character. Each lot gets a tailored pump over schedule selected to enhance oak character and desired extraction levels. Once fermentation was complete, the highest quality lots were blended and aged to ensure the best aromatic and structural components worked in harmony. Aromas of dark cherry and pomegranate show up front. Additional backgrounds of lavender and cinnamon are complemented by hints of tobacco leaf from the oak influence.