Napa Cellars Pinot Noir 2021

An elegant wine that delivers beautiful aromas of black cherry, cola, earth, spice and dark caramel. Abundant flavours of cherry pie, dark fruit, toasted pie crust and dried herbs are framed by rich vanilla notes on the palate. This well-structured wine has balanced acidity and a long, lingering finish. For a decadent meal, pair this Pinot with garlic and herb roasted pork tenderloin, followed by dark chocolate mousse for dessert.

Grapes for the Napa Cellars 2021 Pinot Noir were sourced exclusively from premier vineyards in the southern part of Napa Valley, where the San Pablo Bay creates a cool, maritime climate. Morning fog rolls across the vines, ushering in the cool breezes ideal for growing delicate, flavorful Pinot Noir. The vines here produce complex, layered fruit that translates to an earthy minerality and exceptional natural acidity in the glass

Once harvested, the grapes were carefully sorted, de-stemmed and gently crushed. During a 7 to 8 day maceration period, délestage—the process of removing the grape seeds and allowing the juice to remain in contact with the skins—was employed. This technique helped to release the aromatic character of the fruit, enhance the color and flavor of the wine, and create soft, round tannins. Following fermentation, the wine was aged in 100% French oak barrels (21% new) for 10 months

10 Months, 100% French Oak (21% New)