2017 GABRIELLA PINOT NOIR
Rated 94 Points
In Stock
The Gabriella Pinot Noir was born as our grand cru bottling in honor of Jessica’s daughter, Gabriella, to be enjoyed on her 21st birthday, a French tradition that the family adopted. Since then, the goal of the Gabriella Pinot Noir is to create a wine of strength that is intended to age with complexity, refinement, and grace. It is comprised of three special lots, whole cluster for tannin complexity, and a higher than usual percentage of new oak for longevity.
Appellation: Dundee Hills and Yamhill-Carlton District
Harvest: October 2-9, 2017
Barrel aging: 36% new French oak barrels for 11 months
Production: 271 cases
Certification: L.I.V.E. (two vineyards), Organically and Biodynamically Farmed (one vineyard)
Wine Profile
Winemaker Notes
This reminds me of Harry Styles… on the more delicate side, but pretty, silky, and has a classic style. The complex aroma of savory herb, blackcurrant, and vanilla yields to a palate of raspberry, pie cherry, and bacon. Its lively energetic texture ends in a very long finish. Gabriella says it smells like blackberry.
