The 10th vintage of this bottling is a favorite at Relic and shows the strength of the marvelous vintage. 2018 is going to be a showstopper. Everything came together perfectly to provide maximum enjoyment, complexity and transparency in this Pinot Noir. The wine shows ultra-fresh aromatics of pomegranate, Rainier cherry, strawberry rhubarb pie, forest floor and root beer spice. In the mouth, the wine cuts a wide swath but is light on its feet, as all great Fort Ross wines are. The finesse inherent in the aromatics is carried through on the palate, with a lithe texture and a layered profile, but above all - elegance and balance. The whole cluster notes emerge to add power and then length on the beautiful, savory finish.
